About the Department

The City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Grants Administrator to join our team!

This position will be responsible for grant applications, coordination of grants, administration of grant awards, and grant close-out. The Grants Administrator will be familiar with the City of Aiken's funding needs by communicating with all City departments. The ideal candidate should possess skills in the following areas: grant application, grant administration and management, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Grants Administrator should have a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with a team to define needs, complete grant applications, monitor available and applicable grant opportunities, as well as complete the grant cycle from beginning to end.

Position Duties

Compiles, reviews, and submits grant proposals on behalf of City departments as assigned
Monitors available grant funding to supplement Capital Projects Sales Tax revenue and other funding sources
Discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with appropriate City personnel to be familiar with current and proposed department needs and projects
Confers with personnel to develop goals and objectives applicable to grant funding, outline how funds are to be administered, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding
Manages the administration of grants to include records management, community outreach, processing of applications and developing procedures
Provides technical assistance during grant application and administration; reviews grant proposals
Reports grant activities to external agencies and to City departments
Manages budgets for grants and coordinates reporting requirements, as assigned
Collects data and research materials for grants
As it relates to grants, consults with department directors to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; provides reports and documentation as assigned
Makes presentations to other employees, department heads, City Council, and members of the public on the City's grant program, grant-funded projects and outcomes

Other Responsibilities:

Studies written materials to maintain knowledge of current practices in grant administration
Attends workshops/training for grant applications and administration
Attends committee, council, or other meetings held outside normal business hours as assigned
Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
Two (2) years experience in grants or municipal government project management; or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Working knowledge of local government grants management, working knowledge of local government services and functions, and working knowledge of personal computers
An advanced level of interpersonal skills to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials, and community leaders
Significant ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 70% of work time in reviewing, preparing, and presenting documents, reading and writing reports, or representing departments at internal or external public meetings
Demonstrated ability to organize and format data and reports to comply with applicable grant application or reporting guidelines
Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
Strong knowledge of federal and non-federal regulations, Uniform Guidance, and sub-award monitoring
Valid state driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record

Other Qualifications

This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.