Grants Management Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $66000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 01/28/2026

The Grant Technology Coordinator position is a critical position in Grants Management as it is directly responsible for the processing of systematic development and support internal and external user interfacing and other critical components of the Grants Management Enterprise system (GME).
This position supports both LEAs and SEAs with other needs related to the GME system and provides technical assistance related to a variety of grants received by LEAs.
Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Provide help desk support services to external and internal customers with Grants Management Enterprise (GME) system and Grants Management related questions; work/coordinate with ADE IT to ensure companion access system(s) support GME access and functionality as it relates to internal users
Assist Program Office personnel and their team members to interpret policies and grant requirements for grant funding purposes within GME system; research and resolve issues by providing technical assistance and coaching
Maintain and create all Funding Applications and any related procedures in the GME system; coordinate and facilitate the process for creating GME Funding Applications with Program Office personnel recommending the most efficient system functionality possible; develop requirements for vendor(s) as applicable based collaboration with Program Office personnel
Coordinate manage and facilitate with the GME Vendor and internal customers fiscal year end processes including completion report updates in the GME system to ensure changes are made and in time for coming fiscal year end
Identify track and seek out deficiencies within the GME system; research and facilitate a solution to correct them using Grants Management process and procedures; work with GME vendor to identify and resolve internal support items caused by system issues and other system related processes
Conduct testing on GME system processes and procedures and identify and correct issues through coordination with GME vendor
Track and test any new GME system changes and enhancements and complete system audits; identify issues with recommendations for resolution
Support and assist with GME reporting for agency leadership and Program Office personnel either per regular reporting schedule or on demand based on need
Make recommendations to the Grants Management Technology Director of GME process and procedure changes and systematic enhancements within system;
Assist the Grants Management Technology Director with the assessment of new systems and/or processes by making recommendations relating to Grants Management functions policies and procedures

Knowledge in:
Working experience with Structured Query Language (SQL)
Basic knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Basic knowledge of project management practices and procedures
Basic technical terms software and practices as it relates to Information Technology (IT)
Knowledge and understanding of business methods procedures and practices
Basic methods and techniques of accounting and fiscal management
Associates degree in business or technology or a related field or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required.

Skills in:
Organizational skills that allow for multiple important projects to be managed simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills that allow for technical information to be presented clearly to a non-technically oriented audience (system users)
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with supervisors peers and client personnel
Advanced skill in using Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to:
Manage multiple tasks and produce accurate and timely documents reviews and reports as required
Provide great customer service and technical support to internal and external customers through email or phone
Conduct research and use analytical processes to identify issues
Apply creative thinking in developing situations
Identify complex problems by conducting tests gathering research and information related to a task
Analyze and identify problems reason logically and draw valid conclusions
Communicate effectively both written and verbally in order to effectively exchange and/or provide information to others
Review edit and evaluate written documents to produce quality products
Ability to work independently to perform assigned tasks

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Experience with grants management business rules policies procedures and grants fiscal management
Experience with GME and/or other systems applications SharePoint WordPress and Drupal

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.