Federal Grant Administrator

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• Location 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd,Suite 200,South Bend, IN, ,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $74,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time/Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

The Federal Grants Administrator performs and assists with administration of federal, state, and local grant programs to support the revitalization of neighborhoods, complementary marketing and neighborhood engagement/communication activities. This position works with the application of federal policy at the local level addressing a variety of aspects of neighborhood revitalization, including but not limited to matters of homelessness, home ownership, and community building.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list below are representative of the knowledge, education, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinates, prepares, and submits plans and applications for federal, state, or local funding as appropriate.
• Reviews proposals for funding and makes determinations of eligibility.
• Coordinates the development and execution of contracts for department-funded projects.
• Monitors project progress, paying special attention to project goals, expenditures, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and sub-grantees.
• Keeps statistical data on departmental funded activities.
• Conducts monitoring review of sub-grantees' internal procedures.
• Conducts, monitors, and advises on the environmental assessment review process, Labor Standards, and historical consideration of federally funded projects for Community Development Block Grant, Supportive Rental Housing, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME, Neighborhood Stabilization, and public housing authority and Continuum of Care funded projects.
• Assists with and/or conducts on-site visits to verify project data.
• Prepares administrative reports on program activities and progress.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of Annual Action Plan for federal funding.
• Prepare letters, resolutions, ordinances, spreadsheets, reports, grant applications and other documents necessary to carry out above responsibilities.
• Accurately interpret applicable legislation and regulations.
• Serves are representative for the department to the public; prepares and presents oral public reports; provide program information, answer questions, and assist the public, as necessary.
• Efficiently use computer hardware and software to maintain detailed, neat, and accurate and up-to-date records.
• Operate a vehicle to monitor project progress and attend meetings.
• Assist other Division staff, as necessary.

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• Experience that demonstrates initiative, problem diagnosis, critical thinking, and initiative-taking critical thinking skills.
• Experience maintaining a strong degree of confidentiality, integrity, and judgment.
• Interpersonal communication skills: skills to effectively communicate instructions, procedures, and processes to team members and to management a team and delegate responsibilities, tasks, and assignments as appropriate.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and partners.
• Collaborator with the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Focus on customer service
• Ability to relate well with community leaders, elected and appointed officials and diverse community and civic groups.
• Ability to read and write, understand, and interpret regulations and legislation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required for public presentations
• Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings when necessary

• College degree or equivalent work experience in program management and budgeting.
• One to three years practical experience in grants management, neighborhood development, community development, or similar experience will receive added…