Grants Coordinator

GRANTS COORDINATOR
Finance & Administration Department
City of Salina, Kansas

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Grants Coordinator for the City of Salina plays an essential role in securing funding that supports valuable community projects, enhancing the quality of life for Salina’s citizens. This role independently researches, prepares, & manages grant applications, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently & transparently. This position offers potential for career growth within municipal finance & encourages the development of expertise in grant administration & project funding.

On-the-Job Training: The City of Salina supports independent, self-directed learning for this role through access to training opportunities with organizations like Grant Management USA & Grant Training Center. Our new Grants Coordinator’s prior experience will be essential, as this person will perform job duties utilizing prior knowledge & expertise with self-directed learning to obtain new information or guidance as needed. The City of Salina offers a supportive environment for self-directed learning & gaining hands-on experience while accessing training resources to further develop the skills needed.

Duties:
·  Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, & other fact-finding actions & meetings.
·  Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers.
·  Develops & implements policies, plans, & programs for grant management.
·  Monitors & coordinates the administration of post-award grants to ensure that administrative & budgeting policies, procedures & agency requirements are followed.
·  Manages administrative problems and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded grant period.
·  Develops & establishes controls necessary to assure the accuracy & security of all grant records & funds.
·  Researches grant opportunities & criteria to qualify for each.
·  Performs outside grant reporting functions.
·  Tracks all grants the City of Salina has applied for and/or received.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, or related field with an emphasis on grant accounting. 

Experience: Prior grant writing or administration experience desired. 

Requirements: Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.  

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Machines, Tools, Equipment: Calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, tablet, & telephone.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Starting pay DOQ EOE:
·  $23.07-24.22/hr.
· $47,986-50,378/yr.  
·  Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
·  48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
·  96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov