Grants Services Administrator

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grants Services Administrator supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, developing and overseeing employee work schedules, processing employee concerns, and completing performance appraisals. This role acts as a liaison between employees and management, and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. The position plans and implements the County’s annual Human Services grant cycle, which provides resources for victim assistance, youth development, child and family welfare, and senior services. Responsibilities include developing statements of work for RFPs and grants, administering the grant selection process, and developing and administering service contracts. The role involves monitoring programs and sub-recipients for compliance with agreements and regulations, tracking expenditures, evaluating program design and implementation, performing risk assessments, and developing performance measures. The Administrator also serves as a liaison between the department and partnering agencies, provides technical assistance, resolves problems, and coordinates training workshops. Additionally, this position identifies and initiates corrective action for customer service issues and compliance discrepancies, monitors the eligibility and accounting records of sub-recipient organizations, and maintains program files and records. The Administrator assists the Director with department compliance oversight, coordinates the development of annual performance measures, interprets complex regulations, and develops/revises department policies and procedures. Budget management, financial reporting, and long-term planning for Human Services program delivery are also key responsibilities, including making recommendations for program activities and developing resources for program expansion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Accounting or closely related field required.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in program administration and/or evaluation, preferably in human services or community development program area.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, including developing work schedules, processing concerns, and completing performance appraisals.
Plans and implements the County’s annual Human Services grant cycle, including developing RFPs, administering the selection process, and developing service contracts.
Monitors programs and sub-recipients for compliance with agreements, regulations, and funding commitments.
Evaluates program design and implementation, performs risk assessments, and develops performance measures.
Serves as a liaison between the department and partnering agencies, providing technical assistance and resolving problems.
Identifies and initiates corrective action for customer service issues and compliance discrepancies.
Monitors the eligibility and accounting records of sub-recipient organizations.
Maintains program files and records, compiles administrative and statistical data, and prepares reports.
Assists the Director with department compliance oversight and coordinates the development of annual performance measures.
Interprets federal, state, and county regulations applicable to human services programs.
Develops and revises department policies and procedures.
Manages program budgets, prepares budget requests, and analyzes cost-effectiveness.
Gathers, compiles, and analyzes statistical data for reports and other documents.
Assists with long-term planning for Human Services program delivery, making recommendations for program activities and services.