Grants Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general oversight of the Government Services Department Chief and day-to-day oversight
of the Grants Manager, the Grants Coordinator will perform a variety of project management tasks in support of local
governments and regional partners in South Carolina's Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, and Sumter Counties, including
development and administration of community & economic development, public infrastructure, and housing projects. The
successful candidate will also assist with development and implementation of other innovative programs for the
organization.

JOB DUTIES:

The following list is not exhaustive. Tasks can vary and may be changed at the discretion of the Government
Services Department Chief. They include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare and submit competitive and formula-based grant application packages.
• Prepare performance reports, quarterly and administrative, and other material submissions to federal,
state, and local governments as required.
• Ensure compliance with various program administrative regulations, technical instructions, and
outcome performance requirements and URA regulations, as applicable to economic and community
development grants.
• Collect, review, and analyze affordable housing needs data, market information, and related
community development studies to develop new strategies to acquire program resources.
• Prepare annual plans and annual progress reports for HUD HOME and CDBG Programs.
• Follow all procedures and processes for proper monitoring of individual project accounts to ensure
fund balance accuracy and proper transaction documentation.
• Provide technical assistance to local and regional entities, public or private, on existing or proposed
affordable housing assistance programs as well as providing technical assistance and training in
community development program policies and procedures, in coordination with community
development program staff, to client units of local government and non-profit organizations.
• Oversight responsibility for scheduling, advertising, and conducting all required meetings and/or
public hearings in conjunction with applicable community development programs.
• Utilize all available resources to include established community based housing advisory committees,
housing consortia, and other organizations, to guide the successful implementation of COG housing
goals and objectives.
• Coordinate the activities of the HUD HOME Consortium meetings, including conferring with the
Community Development Director and Consortium Chairman, as necessary, to establish meeting
time, dates, and agendas.
• Any other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex analytical tasks and project-specific assignments.
• Knowledge of local government procedures and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with disabled individuals and individuals from low income communities
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Software
Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Internet applications, Financial management software (i.e. QuickBooks) and
databases
• Understanding of citizen involvement techniques and processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks and rapidly adapting to changing
priorities, schedules, and budgets.
• Effective organization and time management skills to meet filing and internal/external project deadlines.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and
welcome feedback; and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Strong customer-service attitude; self-motivated and goal oriented; ability to facilitate team effort as well as work
independently; excellent written/oral and interpersonal communication skills; strong work ethic, and willingness to
learn and improve in all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• 2-year degree in business, public administration, or a field relevant to the advertised job requirements
• 2-4 years of managing projects
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
The following standards express the minimum background of training and experience to show evidence of an
applicant's ability to qualify for this position. Other training or experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may qualify the
applicant for the position.

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a field relevant to the advertised job requirements
• Prior experience working with one or more of the following: U.S Economic Development Administration (EDA),
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA), and SC Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)

NOTE: The Executive Director reserves the right to select a combination of the above criteria which establishes a level of competency to
satisfactorily meet the requirements of the position.

SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET VIA EMAIL TO:
Linda Jackson: ljackson@slcog.org