Position Overview

Under administrative direction, this role assumes high-responsibility functions dedicated to agency projects. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the SPA Director, COS and Assistant COS contributing to the overall direction and coordination of initiatives. Proficiency in project management principles is essential to excel in this position.

Essential Functions

Develop, implement, and evaluate agency projects in coordination with appropriate Directors.

Collaborate with Executive Staff, state agencies, and partners to ensure seamless execution of agency grant projects.

Conduct in-depth analyses of project outcomes, providing actionable insights for improvement and optimal outcomes.

Assist appropriate Directors in NOFO development and application reviews.

Conduct regular meetings with relevant staff, facilitation effective communication and coordination.

Coordinate and facilitate committee meetings, ensuring effective communication and decision making.

Manage correspondence related to committee activities, maintaining accurate records for reference.

Identify and discuss projects, problems and issues arising from board or commission meetings.

Liaise with representatives of other agencies or external parties, fostering collaborative relationships.

Undertakes additional responsibilities as necessitated or delegated, commensurate with the outlined duties and responsiblities specified herein.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in law, criminal justice, government, public administration, sociology, accounting or political science;

Requires prior experience equivalent to five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers five years of professional experience in planning, development, implementation, or assessment in programs in criminal justice, government, political science, public administration, sociology, human services, or social services, or requires advanced academic work equivalent to a Master’s degree in one of the above fields.

2. Prefers three years of experience working as an administrator of grant programs.

3. Prefers three years of experience with budget preparation and analysis.

4. Prefers three years of experience with expenditure tracking and reporting.

5. Prefers three years of experience with program performance tracking and reporting.

6. Prefers five years of experience demonstrating the ability to analyze complex information, identify problems, and propose creative and effective solutions.

7. Prefers five years of experience demonstrating the ability to utilize computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint as well as Adobe PDF software.

8. Prefers five years of experience demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

9. Prefers three years of experience demonstrating the ability to supervise staff;

10. Prefers three years of experience demonstrating the ability to engage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

1. Must have valid driver’s license.

2. Must be available to travel, including occasional overnight travel, in performance of duties.