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Position:
Grants Administrator

Company:
Beaufort County - Beaufort, SC , USA

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Job Description:

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the lifecycle and activities of compliance monitoring, administration, and financial management of federal, state and other grant programs available to Beaufort County Government; consisting of both active and inactive grants. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Researches the availability of grants funds for various County projects.
• Directs the preparation of grant documents and assist departments in the preparation of accurate and complete grant applications. 
• Meets with County department heads and other personnel to determine program and funding needs that can be met through grant funds.
• Creates & maintains general ledger accounts for grants and restricted funds to reconciles to reporting; to include preparing check requests, journal entries, etc.
• Receives and coordinates the execution of grant awards and notifies appropriate parties of grant award.
• Works with the finance team to gather information necessary in preparing a variety of accounting duties in the monitoring and administration of grant funds, including but not limited to tracking, collecting, depositing and auditing monies received.
• Assists with the annual audit process and the preparation of the SEFA.
• Reviews financial transactions for compliance with grants conditions and other related regulations.
• Researches and resolves any discrepancies for all assigned funds/accounts/grants.
• Develops procedures that will enhance the grants management process to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc. as required. • Participates in special projects and performs routine administrative and clerical tasks.

 

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
• Over four years and up to and including eight years of grant management or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

 

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Contact Information

Pinky Harriott
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