Grants Coordinator

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Grants Coordinator reports to the Development Director and is responsible for gathering and coordinating grant reports, and monitoring CDHC’s compliance with specific federal, state, and private grant requirements. In addition, the Grants Manager will coordinate with CDHC’s Grants Accountant and Finance staff to monitor expenditures and grant compliance.
POSITION COMPETENCIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors compliance of grant recipient departments and alerts management of any discrepancy in application of general or specific grant requirements;
• Reviews invoices and assists with cost analysis of grant related projects;
• Prepare, review and distribute monthly reports, funder reports and others. Document and address issues requiring attention and/or further discussion.
• Provides administrative support and tracking on affiliate reports as needed;
• Prepares the schedule of reporting for all grant funded programs;
• Works with the finance team to prepare and submit all documentation, budgeting and financial requirements to management and funding sources;
• Provides interpretation of grant regulations and policies for departments;
• Assist all departments with grant programs, as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image and improve organization functions.
• All other duties, as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in grants and contract administration;

• Licensure: None
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in grants, finance, or development; working as part of a team delivering coordinated services highly desirable
• Knowledge/Expertise: Sophisticated nonprofit funding, state, local, private and federal grant accounting and management strongly preferred; proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets and data management systems required; demonstrated knowledge of government regulations related to federal programs and financial report for grants; proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Outlook; project and program management
• Language: English
• Hours of Work: 40-hour work week, varies Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm; evenings and weekends, as required
• Travel: Local, intrastate, and interstate travel, as required
• Exposure: The exposure characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. For example, while performing the essential functions of this job, the employee occasionally is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, the employee may be occasionally exposed to blood borne and other hazardous chemicals.