What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Administrator 36 position at City of Lansing?
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The City of Lansing’s Economic, Development & Planning Department is seeking a Grants Administrator within the Office of Financial Empowerment Division. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational and problem solving skills, be detail oriented, have the ability to maintain accurate records & files, and posses exceptional interpersonal skills. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: Two (2) years of college or an Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field; ANDAt least three (3) years of experience in applicable grant administration and/or project management, to include contract administration, grant writing and reporting, accounting, and writing/data reporting.Experience in foundations, nonprofits, or the private sector, highly preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Provides administration for the grants process throughout all stages including receiving, assessing, tracking, payment/check requests, documenting all inquiries and/or proposals; assuring that submitted documentation meets all City Council and grantor requirements; and maintaining accurate and timely records.Provides technical assistance and accountability checks to vendors. Develops performance improvement plans for vendors when needed and communicates weekly until performance issues are resolved. Maintains physical and digital grant files ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data as well as relationship history.Assists with required research pertinent to grant due diligence, ongoing review, and close-out analyses.Works with OFE Director, MFE Program Manager, and other staff to coordinate and maintain grant cycle calendar and site visit schedules; assists with the preparation of grant related materials for City Council, Committee and donor meetings.Supports the finance and communication functions; generates requested information, data and reports from information maintained in the databases or other sources of information.Organize, schedule, and/or host grant related meetings, including reserving space (as needed) and developing and/or distributing agendas and meeting minutes.FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTSee links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/6d1a5156-dc99-44d2-aa0f-704f562b9887?cache=1800https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/0a11cd2e-db10-4829-aea2-9d71ef7d8b02?cache=1800 HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Attach resume and cover letter, and relevant verification of education (college courses/degree).
The City of Lansing’s Economic, Development & Planning Department is seeking a Grants Administrator within the Office of Financial Empowerment Division. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational and problem solving skills, be detail oriented, have the ability to maintain accurate records & files, and posses exceptional interpersonal skills. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: Two (2) years of college or an Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field; ANDAt least three (3) years of experience in applicable grant administration and/or project management, to include contract administration, grant writing and reporting, accounting, and writing/data reporting.Experience in foundations, nonprofits, or the private sector, highly preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Provides administration for the grants process throughout all stages including receiving, assessing, tracking, payment/check requests, documenting all inquiries and/or proposals; assuring that submitted documentation meets all City Council and grantor requirements; and maintaining accurate and timely records.Provides technical assistance and accountability checks to vendors. Develops performance improvement plans for vendors when needed and communicates weekly until performance issues are resolved. Maintains physical and digital grant files ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data as well as relationship history.Assists with required research pertinent to grant due diligence, ongoing review, and close-out analyses.Works with OFE Director, MFE Program Manager, and other staff to coordinate and maintain grant cycle calendar and site visit schedules; assists with the preparation of grant related materials for City Council, Committee and donor meetings.Supports the finance and communication functions; generates requested information, data and reports from information maintained in the databases or other sources of information.Organize, schedule, and/or host grant related meetings, including reserving space (as needed) and developing and/or distributing agendas and meeting minutes.FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTSee links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/6d1a5156-dc99-44d2-aa0f-704f562b9887?cache=1800https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/0a11cd2e-db10-4829-aea2-9d71ef7d8b02?cache=1800 HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Attach resume and cover letter, and relevant verification of education (college courses/degree).
