Grant Administrator
Grant Administrator
Posted on :
26-04-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
- We are the Metropolitan Council the regional government for the sevencounty Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation wastewater and housing services. More information about us on our website.We are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) MTS is responsible for the transportation planning functions as the Twin Cities Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation. MTS also provides and coordinates transit services within the region through contracts with private providers.The Community Development Division is responsible for the Councils regional longrange planning efforts; planning and technical assistance to local governments; planning for and funding the regional parks and open space system; delivering rent assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.
The Community Development Division is a leader for racial equity within the Council and the region. Our staff working environment relationships and investments reflect our commitment to racial equity. We have set the following goals to guide our work:
- Grow staff capacity and foster an equitable workplace.
- Center equity in process and priorities.
- Foster trusting relationships and deep collaboration.
The Grant Administrator works with Senior and Principal Grant Administrators to develop and administer subrecipient agreements for Transit Parks Livable Communities Special Programs and Local Planning grant programs. This position is involved with aspects of grant administration including planning and implementing designated programs formulating goals and objectives developing and monitoring budgets reviewing and processing payment requests ensuring compliance with Council and program policies and procedures and providing technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders. It also provides support for Metropolitan Transportation Services and the Community Development Divisions.This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidates permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. What you would do in this job
Provide support to and partner with Senior and Principal Grant Administrators to manage Transit Parks Livable Communities and Local Planning Grant Programs by:
- Providing a customercentric approach with staff management and internal and external stakeholders.
- Administering grant agreements and providing quality assurance. Ensure all local state and federal policies and deadlines are met. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislative accounting and auditing requirements.
- Communicating key grant compliance activities to internal and external stakeholders through reports and briefings.
- Conducting and/or coordinating subrecipient monitoring site visits and audits.
- Providing training and technical direction to project participants contractors and subrecipients.
- Reviewing and approving grant payment and disbursement requests.
- Preparing required grant forms reports and other documents.
- Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of regulations governing federal state and local funding for all programs and keep current on emerging trends and grant best practices.
- Supporting implementation of key grant management tools including Annual Grants Calendar Communication Plans Quarterly Grant Summaries and other reports.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
- Any of the following combinations of completed education (in business administration finance public administration planning or a related area) and experience (in grant/contract administration program evaluation audit finance planning or a related field):
- Masters degree with one year of experience
- Bachelors degree with three years of experience
- Associate degree with five years of experience
- High school diploma/GED with seven years of experience
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):- Experience working with grants or formal training in grant management.
- Experience reading and interpreting state and federal technical requirements.
- Experience performing compliance reviews and/or audits or formal training in audit/program evaluation.
- Experience working with budgets or formal training in a related subject matter.
- Experience summarizing financial and programmatic information verbally to inform decisionmaking.
- Experience coordinating various projects such as budget development or performance measures.
- Customer service experience working with a diverse group of clients or customers.
What knowledge skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of basic budget development techniques.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint or equivalent software packages.
- Skills in reading analyzing and interpreting professional journals technical procedures and government regulations.
- Skills in grant/contract management.
- Compliancerelated skills (e.g. program evaluation auditing standards and techniques).
- Ability to quickly learn and utilize software tools and Enterprise Systems proactively and efficiently to manage grant programs (e.g. develop reports content management track financials).
- Ability to manage time and priorities to meet the needs of multiple grant programs.
- Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedures manuals.
- Written and verbal communication skills necessary to summarize and effectively communicate regulations and financial information in plain language.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse groups of customers or clients and employees.
- Ability to conduct data and financial analysis.
- Ability to promote and support an equitable positive and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.
What you can expect from us:- We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
- We encourage our employees to develop their skills through onsite training external professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
- We encourage and support staff in bringing the full range of experiences and identities that define them to the workplace.
- We encourage and support staff in contributing to a dynamic work culture that improves the Councils ability to serve the region and strives to effectively support all employees.
- We provide a competitive salary excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
Additional information
Union/Grade: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees/Grade G
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.
What steps the recruitment process involves:- We review your minimum qualifications.
- We rate your education and experience.
- We conduct a structured panel interview.
- We conduct a selection interview.
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council you must pass a background check which verifies education employment and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a casebycase basis based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council you must pass a criminal background check if the job youre applying for is safety sensitive is a supervisory or management job is in the Finance Information Services Audit or Human Resources departments or has access to financial records files/databases cash vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action and veteranfriendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color members of the LGBTQ community individuals with disabilities women and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process please email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
