Grants Coordinator 2

Schedule: Full-time

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Monitor agency participation in grant programs or monitor endowment of funds to qualified participants for adherence to contract &/or program rules & regulations:

Coordinates & monitors the Ohio State Highway Patrol's (OSHP) Grants Program; Researches grant opportunities & writes detailed project proposals for submission to granting agency; Monitors applications through approval process; Negotiates final contract with granting agency;

Serves as primary contact for organizations receiving &/or requesting grants administered by OSHP; Provides technical assistance &/or guidance;

Informs potential applicants about various programs & eligibility requirements; Assists applicants with developing grant program goals & objectives; Outlines policies & procedures relative to the use of grant funds;

Establishes the fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funds in compliance with state & federal procedures;

Conducts training on regulations, requirements, application procedures, &/or project administration;

Monitors & tracks grant expenditures; Prepares activity reports &/or billings.

Maintains all required records for grant compliance;

Assists in the development of policies & procedures relative to grants administration that align with state & federal guidelines;

Responds to inquiries from constituents, government officials & other external individuals;

Assists fiscal personnel with forfeiture funds.

Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., special projects, training, administrative duties, assists with accounts receivable &/or accounts payable functions, etc.).

3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in contract & grant preparation;

AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in accounting;

AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Grants Coordinator 1, 63161.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

JOB SKILLS

Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Accounting & Finance, Budgeting, Policy Direction, Training

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Leading Others, Managing Meetings, Responsiveness