Grants Administrator - Center Resource Planning and Management

Grants Administrator - Center for Resource Planning and Management

The Grants Administrator – Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM) administers the CRPM's grant-funded projects both before and after the awards process. The Grants Administrator –CRPMestablishes standards and deadlines for proposals, reviews proposals for completeness, and ensures compliance with University, Foundation, state, or federal standards. The Grants Administrator –CPRMprovides outreach and education, especially to rural and/or marginalized groups to ensure they take full advantage of available funding opportunities for unmet needs within our communities, including prioritizing potential projects and assisting with the grant application process.

The Grants Administrator provides technical assistance to local governments in administering state and federally-funded grants related to economic development, economic recovery, disaster recovery, disaster mitigation, resiliency, public health and safety, transportation, water and wastewater systems, and other planning and implementation projects. Technical assistance includes the completion of environmental reviews and impact studies, analysis of census and other statistical data, review of project budgets, coordination of assurances, writing project narratives, and reporting to local elected officials or boards on project progress.

Disaster Recovery Coordination Coordinates long-term disaster recovery and economic resilience activities for communities throughout theSMCOGregion by working with local governments, economic development organizations, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, utilities, and other stakeholders to identify recovery priorities and implement recovery strategies.

Assists local governments and regional partners in developing disaster recovery, resilience, and hazard mitigation projects by identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant applications, coordinating project development, and ensuring projects align with local and regional recovery priorities.

Facilitates communication and collaboration among local, state, federal, and private-sector partners before, during, and after disaster events to support coordinated recovery planning and implementation.

Assists communities in assessing disaster-related impacts, identifying unmet recovery needs, evaluating economic impacts, analyzing demographic and infrastructure data, and developing strategies that promote resilient redevelopment and long-term economic recovery.

Supports implementation of regional disaster recovery plans and resilience initiatives by monitoring project progress, preparing required reports, maintaining grant compliance, and documenting outcomes for federal and state funding agencies.

Conducts outreach, training, and technical assistance to local governments and stakeholder organizations regarding disaster preparedness, recovery planning, resilience strategies, and available federal and state assistance programs.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience:

Prior experience in grant writing and administration is preferred.

Experience with programs and agencies such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED), Economic Development Administration (EDA), Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD), or Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is preferred.

Skill:
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to read, interpret, and follow state and federal program guidelines is required. Computer skills, including word processing, database management, document design, and presentation software are required. The ability to compile and analyze technical and statistical data is required. The ability to work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in non-routine situations is required.

The ability to work effectively with the public and elected officials is required. Familiarity with and the ability to read and understand engineering and architectural reports is preferred.

Other:
Occasional day travel (150 mile radius) is required and may include occasional overnight stays; a valid driver's license is required. The position requires attending occasional evening meetings.