Workforce Program Coordinator

Do you have a heart for public service? Are you passionate about helping others succeed? If so, Iowa Workforce Development is seeking a dedicated Workforce Program Coordinator serving within the Grants Team. We value professionals who bring a positive, solution focused attitude and thrive with community impacts. If you're driven by mission, collaboration, and making a real impact, we encourage you to apply.

Position Details

* Location:

1000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319

* Schedule:

Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

* Work Flexibility: current practice allows three remote days per week and alternate schedules after successful completion of probation and training.

* Some travel may be required.

Position Overview

As a member of the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) team, this position will be an integral part of administering Iowa Workforce Development's various state and federal pass-thru grants and awards.  This position's core responsibility is to provide general support for sub-recipient expense reimbursement, sub-recipient reporting requirements, and other general guidance for program managers and for sub-recipients that are receiving grant funds from Iowa Workforce Development.

The ideal candidate will be customer service focused, have a general understanding of the grant management system, adhere to deadlines, work with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively with various audiences.

Primary Responsibilities

* Grant Administration - focus of maintaining grant compliance for various state and federal grant opportunities, including:

* Reviewing both past and current programmatic and financial documentation related to grant opportunities and close out processes to ensure compliance.  

* Assists in the development of new grant opportunities, including grant writing for new federal funding opportunities.

* Validates submitted financial and programmatic documentation and obtains additional information to ensure awards remain in compliance.

* Reviews and scores submitted applications for new competitive state and federal grant opportunities.

* Assists in the development of scoring rubrics to ensure objective evaluation of all applicants.

* Customer Service - coordinates with Grant Team and provides assistance to Grant Program Managers across the agency related to multiple grant opportunities with varying compliance requirements.  

* Responsible for processing electronic programmatic documentation, updating spreadsheets, correspondence with internal Grants Team, and coordination between multiple departments, including Legal and Finance

* Provides regular electronic communication with subrecipients, including creating and delivering webinars and conducting on-site monitoring visits.

* Compliance Review - monitors updates of state legislation and the federal CFR as it pertains to grant opportunities.

* Reviews grant policies and procedures to align with federal and state grant compliance guidelines.

* Research and apply procurement standards for purchasing.

What You Bring

* Commitment to serving employers, community organizations and Iowans from across the state with professionalism and cultural humility.

* Ability to establish priorities for project tasks related to multiple grants including; information gathering, review, approval, transmittal, tracking, and reporting.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to foster active partnerships at the state and local level with key stakeholders.

* Ability to analyze and interpret complex material such as government laws, regulations, and procedures.

* Strong organization and time management skills to balance multiple data tracking measures for both fiscal and programmatic review, deadlines, and program requirements.

* Ability to utilize resources and problem-solve independently through effective research.

* Skilled in group facilitation or leading webinars is a plus.

About Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development is committed to supporting Iowans and employers through comprehensive workforce services. Our statewide network provides resources for employment, training, disability assistance, unemployment services, and more.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

* Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage:
Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!

* Paid Time Off:
Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).

* Retirement Plans:
Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to…