GRANTS SUPERVISOR/EXPERT
About The Position
The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency’s operational needs. The Grants Supervisor / Expert will serve as a senior technical expert providing guidance and oversight on the preparation, review, and administration of grants. Review complex grant proposals and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Provide expert advice on the preparation of grant applications, budgets, and reports. Assist in developing and revising grant policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance. Coordinate and facilitate training for staff on grants management best practices and regulations. Serve as the point of contact for high-level or complex grant management issues and provide solutions as needed. Monitor the progress of active grants, identifying potential issues or risks and ensuring they are addressed promptly. This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available. The Grants Supervisor/Expert is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the grants team and providing specialized expertise in complex grant management tasks. This position ensures that grant proposals, contracts, and reporting comply with established guidelines and that the team provides accurate and efficient support to grant recipients and external stakeholders. The Grants Supervisor/Expert is a subject matter expert in grants management processes, providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of federal and state funding regulations and compliance.
- Expertise in the preparation, review, and management of complex grant proposals and reports.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and guide team members.
- Strong analytical skills for assessing grant effectiveness and risk management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and grant recipients.
- Proficiency in grants management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field preferred.
- Four years of experience in grants management or related, with at least one year in a supervisory or expert capacity.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of computers and computer software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Experience with AASIS Software or SAP-based software preferred.
- Experience in general Accounts Payable and procurement laws is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process requests for purchases.
- Create Purchase Orders in the state accounting system.
- Procure small order contracts and solicit bids.
- Process invoices for payment.
- Process P-Card transactions.
- Assist with travel as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Supervise the grants team, providing guidance and oversight on the preparation, review, and administration of grants.
- Review complex grant proposals and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Provide expert advice on the preparation of grant applications, budgets, and reports.
- Assist in developing and revising grant policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Coordinate and facilitate training for staff on grants management best practices and regulations.
- Serve as the point of contact for high-level or complex grant management issues and provide solutions as needed.
- Monitor the progress of active grants, identifying potential issues or risks and ensuring they are addressed promptly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
