Grant Coordinator

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Incumbent's work is broad in scope and involves extremely complex issues that require analytical, managerial, and administrative abilities. Work assignments are consistently of a high level policy and administrative nature. Extensive judgment is required to perform necessary duties to determine appropriate actions needed to accomplish the program objectives. All policies, plans, and decisions will be made in the global involvement with multiple programs and stakeholders.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

• Research and identify sources of external funds and create or develop proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.
• Evaluate work plans and timelines to ensure submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and assistance to staff and the community on types of grants available, federal and agency requirements for obtaining grants, and process of applying for grants.
• Assist potential recipients in the grant application process making recommendations on possible changes, writing, and/or reviewing grant applications.
• Review submitted grant applications and assess the applicant’s eligibility for award based on established criteria.
• Make recommendations to supervisors and granting authority on needs of potential recipients.
• Analyze project costs and prepare budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants.
• Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close‑out of grants according to rules and regulations.
• Ensure a grantee’s compliance with conditions of grants by coordinating agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

• Extensive knowledge of grants, the grant application process, and the rules and regulations pertaining to grants applicable to assigned programs.
• Extensive knowledge of programs, program planning, public administration, and the political system as they relate to the grant process.
• Ability to interpret and apply grant rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to research new procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Effective communication skills.

A degree is not required. However, at least five (5) years of relevant grant programs, program planning, public administration, and related field experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Your work will interpret and adapt guidelines to many different program areas within a major agency frequently involving unprecedented situations. Uses extensive judgment in applying guidelines to complex situations. Considers impact of alternative solutions and interpretation on programs and regulation.

Makes recommendations and decisions concerning program planning, administration…