Grants Contract Coordinator

Grant Proposal Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the preparation of contract grant proposals for vendors. Ensure proposals are in accordance with grant funding source policies and criteria. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Explains and clarifies budget entries to auditors and examining and grant funding authorities.
• Develops and implements grant policies and procedures.
• Represents the department to grant funding agencies and the public to provide information and answer questions concerning grant programs, budget, activities and policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the development and preparation of grant applications for funding including budgets, supporting documents and special reports.
• Consults with departments to discuss grant budgets, operations and activities.
• Monitors the grant accounting function including preparation of reports to funding agencies, and grant compliance.
• Researches information and collects data on grant opportunities.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning grant report writing techniques, grant funding sources, and how to prepare progress reports to comply with approved grant requirements and evaluation procedures.
• Researches accounting records to determine financial resources required to implement contract grant programs and submits recommendations for budget allocations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Education, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
• Three (3) years of grant writing, grant accounting, grant administration, or finance experience.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay.