Assistant Grant Administrator

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The Town of Westerly is looking to fill the position of Assistant Grant Administrator. Under the general direction of the Assistant Town Manager, the Assistant Grant Administrator position is responsible for assisting the Grant Administrator with development of grant applications, coordinating with the Finance Department to implement and monitor the funds awarded through grant funding source, and coordinating with the Grant Administrator and Finance Department to complete necessary reporting to funding sources.

• Reviews literature dealing with funds available through grants from external agencies and private foundations to determine feasibility of developing programs to supplement local annual budget allocations.
• Facilitates an efficient method to monitor the receipt and expenditure of grant funds, including any contracts, amendments, invoices received and disbursements of funding.
• Develops a monthly report identifying active grants, to include an overview of those grants (funds received/funds expended/funds remaining, etc.).
• Discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with appropriate staff.
• Confers with staff affected by proposed program to develop program goals and objectives and outlines how funds are to be used and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding.
• Assists staff in writing periodic reports to comply with grant requirements.
• Works with the Finance Department to maintain budget records for program and for auditing purposes.
• Resolves any conflicts with grants and troubleshoots issues when necessary.
• Assists with reviews, edits and making recommendations on grant proposals that are developed by other staff.
• Meets with representatives of funding sources and grant administrator to work out details of reporting and reimbursement requirements.
• Monitors documentation connected with grant-funded programs.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Please see full job description for all essential job functions.

• Associate’s Degree in business administration, assessment, public administration, or closely related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in the areas of project teams, project management, grant proposal and development and grant management.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training that has prepared the incumbent to perform the essential duties of the position.

Salary ranges from $60,000 - $65,000 a year

Selection Process:
Interested applicants must submit their resumeand application to HR

• Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.