Grant Coordinator - Office of Judicial Administration

Position Number

K0098314

Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, Kansas 66611

Grant Coordinator, grade 49, $72,827 annually

Under supervision of the Policy Compliance Officer, the Grant Coordinator leads a comprehensive grant program for the Kansas Judicial Branch, providing funding opportunities for innovative programs that further the Mission and Vision of the Kansas Judicial Branch. The Coordinator prepares or consults on grants, contract proposals, and grant administration, seeks out and evaluates grant proposals, reviews reimbursement requests, and monitors compliance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures.

The Coordinator is the primary point of contact for all grant applications and awards and is responsible for reviewing reimbursement requests, submitting reports, and monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures.

• Seek out and apply for grants that support and help fulfill the mission of the courts.
• Collaborate with court staff throughout the state to find new grants, review grant proposals, fulfill current grant requirements, and close out grants.
• Monitor awarded grants and create, analyze, and accurately provide necessary reporting data and information.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for court staff managing grant-funded programs.
• Ensure grant funds are being spent appropriately and within policy.
• Interpret complex federal and state guidelines related to grant management.
• Use independent judgment in reviewing grant applications.
• Develop policies and procedures for effective grant management and to identify the priority of program funding.
• Supervise any grant program staff.
• Develop internal controls for grant funds that align with federal and state statutes, regulations, court rules and guidelines, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major-course work in business, finance, or accounting, or a related field and three years of responsible professional experience in management or administration preferred. Experience in grant management or project management work may be substituted for educational requirements. The applicant should have considerable knowledge of the judicial and legislative processes and of state and local government structures;

the ability to plan, organize, and administer statewide programs and projects; prior experience with federal grants; the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; strong computer competence, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and the ability to work independently while also collaborating with stakeholders, other court staff, and members of the court.

Open until filled.

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