Grants Administrator

BroadbandOhio is looking for an experienced grants administrator to join our team at the Ohio Department of Development. In this position you will administering new and existing state and federal grants.

What you’ll be doing

• Assists Grant Manager with implementing State and Federal grant programs to include creation, outreach and award.

• Tracks all details associated with grant implementation.

• Ensures that grant recipients adhere to the State and Federal rules and regulations governing grant expenditures.

• Accurately prepares and submits required state program and fiscal reports.

• Closely manages all facets of grant management, which includes cost controls, tracking system, and budget preparation and monitoring.

• Determines priorities and time schedules.

• Analyzes grant applications and recommends approval or disapproval.

• Disseminates information to all stakeholders and educates clients on the grant programs.

• Provides timely updates on grant projects and informs Grant Manager of any concerns associated with their progress.

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 our Total 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with administering State of Ohio and Federal grant programs from inception to execution.
• Proven results with organizing data, tracking grant logistics and managing stakeholder’s expectations.
• Demonstrates grant administration savvy and is detail driven.
• Gets results by positively influencing diverse groups of people in all levels of business and government.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively at all times.

This position is required to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

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 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.