What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRANTS COORDINATOR position at State of Arkansas?
Position Number: 22125517
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]]
Anticipated Starting Salary: 47397
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The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.
Position Information
Job Series: Grant Management – Career-path
Classification: Grants Coordinator
Class Code: FGM02P
Pay Grade: SGS05
Salary Range: $47,397 - $70,148
Job Summary
The Grants Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the administration and oversight of grant applications and processes. This position coordinates the preparation, submission, and monitoring of grant proposals, ensuring that they comply with state and federal requirements. The Grants Coordinator assists in the management of active grants and serves as a liaison between grant applicants, recipients, and internal departments.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals. Ensure that all required documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted promptly. Monitor active grants, ensuring that progress reports, financial statements, and other documentation are submitted as required. Assist in the development and maintenance of grant tracking systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Review and process invoices, budgets, and reports related to grants. Provide support and guidance to grant recipients regarding the administration of their grants. Coordinate communication between the grants team and external stakeholders, including funding agencies and grant recipients.
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of grants management practices, including budgeting and compliance requirements. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, grant recipients, and external agencies. Strong attention to detail and the ability to review complex documents for accuracy and compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grants management software.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. Two years of experience in grants management or related administrative support roles.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]]
Anticipated Starting Salary: 47397
[[section]]
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.
Position Information
Job Series: Grant Management – Career-path
Classification: Grants Coordinator
Class Code: FGM02P
Pay Grade: SGS05
Salary Range: $47,397 - $70,148
Job Summary
The Grants Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the administration and oversight of grant applications and processes. This position coordinates the preparation, submission, and monitoring of grant proposals, ensuring that they comply with state and federal requirements. The Grants Coordinator assists in the management of active grants and serves as a liaison between grant applicants, recipients, and internal departments.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals. Ensure that all required documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted promptly. Monitor active grants, ensuring that progress reports, financial statements, and other documentation are submitted as required. Assist in the development and maintenance of grant tracking systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Review and process invoices, budgets, and reports related to grants. Provide support and guidance to grant recipients regarding the administration of their grants. Coordinate communication between the grants team and external stakeholders, including funding agencies and grant recipients.
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of grants management practices, including budgeting and compliance requirements. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, grant recipients, and external agencies. Strong attention to detail and the ability to review complex documents for accuracy and compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grants management software.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. Two years of experience in grants management or related administrative support roles.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $47,397 - $70,148