Grant Coordinator

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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.

About the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) :

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is the State planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services. ICJI is designated as the State Administering Agency for the distribution of federal funds, and as the State Statistical Analysis Center for research. Further, ICJI is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with local, state, and federal entities to identify, assess, plan, resource, and evaluate new and emerging issues facing the criminal justice and public safety spectrum.

ICJI works with local, state, and federal entities to evaluate programs associated with the prevention, detection & solution of crimes; law enforcement, and criminal/juvenile justice, to improve and coordinate all aspects of law enforcement and criminal/juvenile justice.

Role Overview:

As the Grant Coordinator, you will be responsible for performing high-level grant development, coordination, and administration work. In this position, you will coordinate, review, evaluate, and report grants at various stages to determine the appropriateness of grants or compliance with requirements and standards. Candidates should have effective communication skills, experience with Excel and have attention to detail.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Research and identify sources of external funds and create or develop proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.
• Coordinate work plans and timelines to ensure submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner.
• Provide resource information to potential recipients 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.
• Maintain files and records and prepare reports related to grant activities for grants issued and received.
• Ensure a grantee’s compliance with conditions of grants by coordinating agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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…