Grants Coordinator

Job Title: Grants Coordinator
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204 (100% Onsite from Day 1)
Duration: 6 Months Contract (With a possible extension)
Job Description:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Establish and manage the timeline and necessary documents to secure Federal grant funding.
Review reporting guidelines and establish reporting deadlines with relevant program and fiscal staff.
Manage calendar of existing grant development activities: renewals, continuations, etc.
Provide technical assistance on grant reporting to program client to ensure reporting compliance.
Attend quarterly financial meetings with program and finance staff to assess condition of financial expenditures within the grant budget period.
Identify the potential for unspent funds within the grant budget period.
Coordinate with program client to request carryover of these funds as directed by the Federal funder.
Prepare for close-out of the grant budget period and advise Customer accounting staff as to handling of unspent funds.
Required Skills:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years experience in business administration, finance, or related field.
Must have eight (8) years prior relevant experience to substitute for formal education.
Knowledge of grants or Federal funding and the grant application process.
Knowledge of State government structure, administrative procedures and financial processes.
Ability to interpret and apply financial regulations and procedures.
Excellent research, writing, and customer service skills.
Interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a wide variety of contacts.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.