EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
JOB POSTING #: 28-25
POSTED: 03/31/2025
EXPIRATION: 04/30/2025
TITLE: Grants Coordinator (Position Code #1455)
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Management, Group III
SALARY: $70,000 – $115,048
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position performs professional work related to grant seeking, grant administration, and coordinating grant management activities on a Citywide basis, serving as the central contact for the full scope of work in matters related to grant administration and management.
SUPERVISION
Works under the general supervision and reports to the Director of Community Development
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strong understanding of the grant life cycle including grant seeking, grant writing, and the grant management process
- Research, identify and develop grant funding needs and sources
- Prepare and submit grant proposals for funding, following all requirements and deadlines for grant applications
- Develop and catalog external resources in the areas of training, grant funding sources, and other grant related opportunities
- Facilitate interdepartmental coordination and communication on multi-departmental grant projects to ensure that grants are processed and administered in a timely manner and according to grant requirements
- Maintain centralized reports of Citywide grant activity, program evaluation and auditing, as well as financial analysis and tracking of grant revenue and expenditures.
- Prepare financial reports as required by Federal, State, and Local regulations.
- Provide support and back up to Community Block Grant Coordinator
- Work cooperatively and liaison with government officials and agencies at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels
MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Public or Business Administration, or closely related field
- Three to five years of experience in research, finance, project management, or public administration, including experience in grant administration, grant management, grant coordination, obtaining funding for grants projects and programs, and grant writing
- Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - General principles and practices of providing grant funded services at the municipal level; and processes and procedures for implementing and administering various federal and state grants
- Ability to keep abreast of federal and state grant programs; determine eligibility for a variety of grant proposals; coordinate and participate in the development of grant applications and grant compliance reports; comprehend and make inferences from legal and administrative written materials; analyze and compile information and prepare written and oral reports
- Exceptional research skills
- Good working knowledge in the use and operation of office technologies and software
- Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, problem solving and follow through
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate numerous complex activities simultaneously
- Excellence in effective oral and written communications including proofreading and editing skills
TOOL AND EQUIPMENT USED
Microsoft computer utilizing an office productivity suite of software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Telephone, copier, scanner, and other technologies and equipment found in an office setting.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Joliet offers the following paid benefits:
Vacation & Sick Leave (accrued monthly), Holidays, and Bereavement Leave as well as coverage options that share funding by the City and the employees for Health, Dental, Prescriptions & Life Insurance.
We also offer Tuition Assistance Reimbursement, paid Jury Duty and Protective Clothing and Equipment (if applicable).
A full job description is available in Human Resources upon request.
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