Grants Administrator

Coordinates and navigates internal resources (fiscal CCIP procurement; OhioBuys);
Identifies benefits and risks to the successful implementation of grant projects relative to established timelines;
Develops guidance and provides technical assistance for grant recipients and posts materials on the agency website.
Develops metrics and monitors the outcomes of grant implementation
Reviews and implements policy and procedures and recommends modifications;
Delivers training and provides technical assistance to support grant and subgrant applicants and recipients;
Conducts trainings for grant stakeholders and school-based personnel related to policies procedures best practices and data reporting;
Assists with grant process and implementation
Coordinates proposal review teams;
Prepares for state and federal reports audits and program reviews;
Manages grant fiscal projects;
Monitors deliverables and terms of contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with statement of work;

Performs other related duties as assigned:

Unusual Working Conditions: May require travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay (Must be willing & able to secure a valid drivers license OR supply your own transportation).

The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street Columbus Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location full-time if selected.

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohios 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools districts educators students families businesses nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employerthat values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. preparation & monitoring of grants &/or other fiscal accounts; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. supervisory principles/ techniques.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting &/or finance; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. supervisory principles/techniques.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Grants Coordinator 2 63162.

-Or alternative equivalent evidence of the Major Worker Characteristics noted above.

Job Skills: Grants Administration. Knowledge: Federal Grant Requirements and Reporting; Federal and State Law (e.g. ESSA ORC 3301 and 3313 OAC Ohio Operating Standards); Agency Policies and Procedures; Community School Operations; Education Public Policy; Site Visit Protocols; Data Analysis.

Skills: Oral and Written Communication; Critical Thinking; Data-Based Decision Making; Systems Analysis/Evaluation; Meeting Facilitation; Facilitating Collaboration; Technical Training; Project Management; RFP Development; Customer Service Complaint Management

Abilities: Problem Solving; Resource Management