Grant Specialist I

Grant Specialist I

FT / PT Status Part-Time
Salary $26.61 - $35.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Ashlee Adams
Application Deadline 9/21/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

Check receipts and invoices for allowable expenses.
Meet with contractors and grantees to clarify billing issues and review reports.
Draft reports for supervisor review.
Maintain and create orderly files and record-keeping systems.
Monitor and track documentation to ensure timelines are met.
Effectively identify and communicate critical issues to the Early Childhood Utah program manager and team.
Support the Early Childhood Utah Program.

Schedule:

Up to 20 hours per week. Of these 12 hours per week must be in office on Monday and Tuesday. Any remaining hours remote Wednesday through Friday.

Qualifications

Minimum or day-one qualifications:

• Basic accounting skills
• Strong written and verbal skills without the use of AI
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills with ability to exhibit flexibility use diplomacy and be a team player
• An ability to speak clearly concisely and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally
• An ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint and Google Suite
• Excellent organization skills
• An ability to use automated software applications

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Experience in applying 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) for allowability of grant expenses
• Experience in monitoring of federal grants
• Experience in data tracking and validation

About the Role

Location
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City Utah 84116
United States
Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information click HERE

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

Required Experience:

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