Program Coordinator I

State of North Carolina • Education Building Wake, NC

6d • $39,244 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid NC Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience of basic accounting and financial data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying the federal and state laws, rules and regulations that govern the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) programs.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and assisting with public meetings and conferences with local government, civic leaders, and other professionals.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple federal programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and related programs, Appalachian Regional Commission, and Southeast Crescent Regional Commission.
• Work with other senior managers, the Federal Program Compliance Specialist and Regional Development Commissions Grants Management Representatives.
• Serve as the program assistant to the directors and the main program contact for customers, and coordinate transactional activities.
• Provide administrative support including schedule and travel management for the directors and sr. managers.
• Coordinate requisition processing for Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) from origination to payment.
• Prepare and process Budget Authorizations (BDA) for ARC, SCRC, and CDBG staff travel.
• Assist with federal program application processing and tracking.
• Perform program application reviews for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare Grant Agreements, Fiscal Agent Agreements, and Funding Approvals for ARC, SCRC, and CDBG programs.
• Administer and maintain databases and information systems including Appalachian Regional Commission Network (ARCnet), Grant Management System (GMS), and supporting Excel spreadsheets.
• Develop and maintain contact information for internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, grantees, and community partners.
• Maintain compliance and ARC files.
• Review for completeness and report findings of federal cross-cutting compliance plans.
• Assist with writing, proofing, and tracking of updates to Standard Operating Procedures and policy bulletins.
• Work with Communications for web postings and content management.
• Support needs for ARC and CDBG training including traveling to other sites, preparing PowerPoints, recording online meetings, and creating training and application packets.

Benefits

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level