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Grant Acquisition Project CoordinatorSalt Lake City Corporation • Salt Lake City, UT, US
Grant Acquisition Project Coordinator

Grant Acquisition Project Coordinator

Salt Lake City Corporation • Salt Lake City, UT, US
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Grant Acquisition Project Coordinator

Under general direction of the Grant Manager, Director, or respective supervisor, incumbent supports and serves as a liaison between departments and the Grants Team. Organizes and reviews grant records, researches and identifies potential grant sources, and provides backup assistance with acquisition of either federal, state, local, and / or private grants.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including :

  • Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
  • Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacation and personal leave
  • 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
  • Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and / or 401(k)
  • A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
  • Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Typical duties include :

  • Serving as a liaison between departments and the Grants Team including support with scheduling and coordinating regular check-in meetings and tracking departmental priorities.
  • Actively researching, evaluating, and making recommendations on available sources of federal, state, local, and private grant funding in the City's interest and for its use. Presenting grant information to the Department and Division heads and other City Administrators or community organizations for final consideration.
  • As needed in a backup role :
  • Preparing and submitting grant proposals and grant applications,
  • Serving as the City's liaison with federal, state and local agencies for the acquisition of grants,
  • Carrying out and supporting grant application package development and project budget vetting with Department and Division staff,
  • Completing application submissions in coordination with the City Attorney's Office and Mayor's Office; and,
  • Initiating and negotiating contracts, agreements and other documents necessary for grant program management.
  • Identifying promising and strategic public and private sector grant opportunities to further the City's interests and making recommendations to Department and Division staff for consideration.
  • Preparing drafts of new or revised policies, procedures, and recommending process improvements.
  • Maintaining records of donations for use by Finance Department in reporting to the city council.
  • Organizing and reviewing grant files to ensure documentation is complete, maintained, and retained for appropriate audit trails and compliance.
  • Proactively updating and verifying grant matrix. Tracking all funding opportunities explored and pursued by the Grants Team. Developing and updating team metrics.
  • Drafting updates and reports on status of grant acquisitions, activities, financial status, research and data collected.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum qualifications include :

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Public Policy or a closely related field and four years full-time paid professional experience in grant acquisition / writing. Up to two (2) years of experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
  • Knowledge of varied federal, state, local, and private foundation grant planning and redevelopment programs.
  • Knowledge of city programs and activities; mission, goals, policies and objectives; management principles and processes; analytical methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency; basic budgetary and financial management principles and techniques as they relate to short and long-range planning of programs and objectives.
  • Ability to use a personal computer and related programs including word processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Ability to analyze grant application process documents, analyze statistical data and understand development plans and specifications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and build consensus with individuals of diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities.
  • Ability to travel from one location to another to work with various City department representatives, and public private organizations outside of assigned office area.
  • Working conditions include :

  • Generally comfortable physical working conditions in an office setting, requiring light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing and walking, and frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
  • Intermittent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and conflicting project deadlines.
  • Required travel to various sites within the City and rarely evening work.
  • All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

    Position type : Full-Time

    Position salary range : $27.89 - $48.19

    Department : Finance

    Full Time / Part Time : Full time

    Scheduled hours : 40

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