Grant Coordinator

　　Date Posted: Feb 2, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 435802

　　Location:

　　Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

　　Work for Indiana

　　Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

　　At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

　　Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

　　About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA):

　　FSSA was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1991 to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. FSSA is a health care and social services funding agency. Ninety-four percent of the agency’s total budget is paid to thousands of service providers ranging from major medical centers to a physical therapist working with a child or adult with a developmental disability. The six care divisions in FSSA administer services to more than 1.5 million Hoosiers. FSSA’s mission is to compassionately serve Hoosiers of all ages and connect them with social services, health care and their communities.

　　Salary: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $47,320.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

　　Role Overview: This role will develop, implement, and oversee the subrecipient grants monitoring process in the FSSA Grants Office covering different and varying grants affiliated with the agency including the preparation, maintenance, and reporting of grants. You will provide technical assistance and training for division program staff on subrecipient monitoring and grants management. Your role monitors grant awards and serves as a liaison between division program staff, the funding source, subrecipients, and the state and federal government.

　　The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree Public Policy, Communications, Public Administration, or related field. Relevant experience in grant programs, program planning, public administration is preferred.

　　A Day in the Life:

　　The essential functions of this role are as follows:

　　Research and identify sources of external funds and create or develop proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.

　　Evaluate work plans and timelines to ensure submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner.

　　Provide guidance and assistance to staff and the community on types of grants available, federal and agency requirements for obtaining grants, and process of applying for grants.

　　Assist potential recipients in the grant application process making recommendations on possible changes, writing, and/or reviewing grant applications.

　　Review submitted grant applications and assess the applicant’s eligibility for award based on established criteria.

　　Make recommendations to supervisors and granting authority on needs of potential recipients.

　　Analyze project costs and prepare budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants.

　　Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations.

　　Ensure a grantee’s compliance with conditions of grants by coordinating agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.

　　The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

　　You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

　　Five (5) years of relevant experience in grant programs, program planning, public administration, and related fields.

　　Extensive knowledge of grants, the grant application process, and the rules and regulations pertaining to grants applicable to assigned programs.

　　Extensive knowledge of programs, program planning, public administration, and the political system as they relate to the grant process.

　　Ability to interpret and apply grant rules, regulations, and procedures.

　　Ability to research new procedures, rules, and regulations.

　　Effective communication skills.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

　　This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

　　Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

　　The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

　　Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

　　Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

　　Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

　　Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

　　Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

　　Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

　　A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

　　150 hours of paid new parent leave

　　Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

　　Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

　　12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

　　Education Reimbursement Program

　　Group life insurance

　　Referral Bonus program

　　Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

　　Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

　　Free Parking for most positions

　　Free LinkedIn Learning access

　　Equal Employment Opportunity:

　　The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

　　If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

　　The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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