Grants Specialist (Administrator)
About The Position
The Town of Garner is seeking an experienced Grants Administrator to support the effective administration of its growing grant portfolio. The role oversees grant requirements, maintains accurate records, tracks deadlines and compliance obligations, and coordinates reporting and documentation throughout the grant lifecycle. The successful candidate will manage multiple grants and priorities, work with government funding requirements, track budgets and expenditures, prepare reports, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure grants are administered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Town Manager and is evaluated through monitoring and observation of completed projects. The position also performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field and two years of experience in grants administration, public finance, or related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience supported by the resume and application.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple grants and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working with federal, state, and/or local government funding requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Post-award grant administration experience.
- Experience with the NCDOT Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP), NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), Congressional Community Project Funding, or other local, state, and federal grant programs.
Responsibilities
- Manage post-award grant activities, including fund distribution, financial tracking, program compliance, implementation and monitoring, and grant closeout.
- Maintain a centralized calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Work with Finance staff to review reimbursement requests and track fund disbursement.
- Monitor grant spending to avoid lapses, disallowed costs, or missed deadlines.
- Support internal and external grant audits and monitoring visits.
- Maintain accurate and complete grant files and supporting documentation.
- Monitor grant-funded projects and budgets to ensure compliance with grant specifications.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written material for departments and/or Town Council as needed.
- Interpret laws and regulations pertaining to federal, state, local, and external partner compliance requirements.
- Serve as a liaison between funding agencies, internal departments, and external partners.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on grant requirements and best practices.
- Train and assist subrecipients to support proper management of grant funding.
- Assist in developing and updating grant policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
