Grants Compliance Specialist 2023-2024 SY JobID: 3862

Position Type:

District and School Support Positions - Non-Cert/Grant Project Assistant

Date Posted:

7/7/2023

Location:

189 Board of Education Administration Building

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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TITLE: Grants Compliance Specialist CLASSIFICATION: Non-Certified

FLSA: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Curriculum

SALARY: Administrative Salary Schedule WORK YEAR: 260 Days

REPORTS TO: Director of Federal and State Programs

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide analysis, post award services, and oversight to ensure compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance and grant specific requirements; serve as a resource for staff of grant funded programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree required.

* Good research, data management, and statistical analysis skills.

* Detail oriented with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

* Applicable experience in nonprofit governance, administration, or grants management and compliance

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, proficiency in Excel and Word

* Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills.

* Strong Customer-service orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Working knowledge of nonprofit business operations and/or federal/state grant and contract funding mechanisms.

* Broad base of relevant technical knowledge and skills related to accounting and financial management, grant management, and/or procurement systems, fund accounting experience desirable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS)

GRANT COMPLIANCE

* Prepare and/or review information and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

* Develop and modify policies/procedures/systems in accordance with government regulations and organizational needs and objectives.

* Assist in preparations for external monitoring visits, reviews, and audits, and cross-site evaluations and participate as appropriate.

* Establish and maintain electronic and hard copy files for each grant-funded project to be used for tracking and reporting purposes.

* Conduct routine compliance reviews of grant programs.

PROCUREMENT

* Oversee purchasing policy and ensure that purchases conform to applicable Federal law and standards of the OMB Uniform Guidance.

* Interface with stakeholders/user departments to provide sound advice and recommendations regarding procurement actions.

* Conduct research, evaluate and present options for selection of contractors/sub-recipients.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside/outside environment.

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting Physical Requirements of Job Functions:

Standing 0-4 hours per day 1-7 hours per day

Walking 0-2 hours at a time 1-2 hours per day

Sitting 0-2 hours at a time 0-5 hours per day

Driving Occasionally Occasionally

Essential Functions Measured in Terms of Frequency

I. Body Movement

* Bend/Stoop Frequently

* Squat/Crouch Occasionally

* Climb Occasionally

* Crawl Not at all

* Overhead Reach Occasionally

* Shoulder Reach Frequently

* Kneel Occasionally

* Twisting Occasionally

II. Lifting

* 0-10 lbs. Frequently

* 11-20 lbs. Occasionally

* 21-40 lbs. Occasionally

Additional Comment: Lifting or carrying refers to office supplies and equipment. Climbing stairs in or around buildings is also necessary

III. Repetitive Movement

* Feet (both) Not at all

* Hands (both) Constantly

Typing/writing

Fine manipulation

Simple grasping

Light pushing and pulling

Please note: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.