Grant Specialist II

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 12
Compensation: $42,978 - $59,094. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Foundation
Reports to: Institutional Grant Director
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: FF049FTNAS2
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

 

SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Institutional Grant Director, the Grant Coordinator shall support administrative coordination, and the financial aspects of Federal/State/Private Grants in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, grant regulations, award terms and conditions.
 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Collaborates with grant program coordinators, Institutional Grant Director, and the Director of Budget and Purchasing to monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and grant guidelines.
• Coordinates the efforts, administrative processes and functions of assigned accounts.
• Collaborates with grant program coordinators, the Institutional Grant Director, and the Director of Budget and Purchasing to prepare progress reports documenting program activities and fund expenditures.
• Collects required documentation for submission as required by grants.
• Supports Professional Development travel funded by grants by collecting forms and submitting per diem requests for faculty.
• Collects, monitors, and updates documentation for equipment purchased through Perkins and other grants, including ensuring proper tagging as required. Performs grant closeout functions including reconciliations and budget reports.
• Prepares for and participates in grant audits, providing documentation and support as needed.
• Participates in grant training and other professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of financial record keeping procedures.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of employees in the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in handling various accounting tasks and utilizing computerized accounting software, including Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in operating a 10-key with speed and accuracy, along with strong computer skills.
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting/bookkeeping, and cash handling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles.
• Previous experience with Federal, State or Local grants.
• Demonstrated experience with generating reports and reconciling accounts.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE
Forty (40) hours per week, during regular hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Must be able to work a variable schedule to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

TO APPLY:

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
 

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution