Grant Coordinator

At Amarillo College, our mission is:
Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Grant Coordinator who will be all-in on our mission and who supports the administration, coordination, and compliance of grant-funded projects to ensure adherence to federal, state, local, and institutional requirements. This position serves as a key resource for grant project teams by providing operational, budgetary, and compliance support throughout the grant lifecycle.

The Grant Coordinator collaborates with internal departments, project directors, and external stakeholders to promote effective grant management, maintain accurate records, monitor grant activities and expenditures, and support the successful implementation of grant-funded initiatives.

This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while exercising sound judgment and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and funding requirements.

Required: Associate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Project Management, Higher Education, Communications, or a related field.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Project Management, Higher Education, Communications, or a related field.

Required: One (1) year of administrative, project coordination, compliance, accounting, budgeting, grants management, or related experience.

Preferred:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in grant administration, compliance, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience in a non-profit, educational, governmental, or grant-funded environment.
• Experience with federal and state grant regulations and compliance requirements.

• Coordinate and support the administration of grant-funded projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional requirements.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Grants Office and grant project teams.
• Assist project directors and grant personnel with the implementation of grant-funded activities and project objectives.
• Monitor grant activities, timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements to support successful project completion.
• Assist with grant project budgets by monitoring expenditures, reviewing budget activity, and helping ensure spending aligns with approved grant objectives and funding requirements.
• Prepare, organize, maintain, and monitor grant documentation, correspondence, files, records, and supporting materials.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of financial, programmatic, and compliance reports for funding agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant records utilizing grant management systems such as Cayuse and other institutional systems.
• Collaborate with departments across the College to support grant-funded projects and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Assist with grant program activities, events, meetings, trainings, and other project-related initiatives as needed.
• Develop, organize, and distribute grant-related resources, training materials, and communications to support project teams and compliance efforts.
• Assist the Grants Office with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of grant administration processes, procedures, and compliance practices.

• Support internal and external grant monitoring activities, audits, and reviews by…