Under general supervision, is responsible for the administration and coordination of grants; assists in gathering documentation, writing, and submitting grant proposals; ensures completion of necessary reporting requirements of the various funding agencies; ensures projects and funds meet federal and state law requirements; and performs other support functions as directed.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting or related field and one (1) year experience in grants administration, management, coordination and writing; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license
- Researches and applies for local, state, federal and private foundation funding sources for specific projects and programs as assigned; advises, explains, and consults with various departments on the application and monitoring process of grants to ensure successful grant awards and grant compliance.
- In collaboration with other County staff consistently reviews grant budgets; completes and ensures timely submission of financial reports, billing, and other documents to ensure grant compliance.
- Writes grant applications as assigned; ensures federal requirements are part of the scope of proposals (i.e. contractors' requirements to comply with State of NM & Federal requirements, ensuring disbarred vendors are not awarded contracts, etc.).
- Compiles and maintains background information on the culture, economy and demographics of the County related to areas in which a grant is utilized.
- Coordinates, monitors, and maintains government grants and contract documents in coordination with the County clerk and records management policies.
- Participates in meetings related to grant matters including grant site visits, conducting surveys, making presentations to the community and elected officials, grant closeouts, and potential grant providers/funders.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
