Grants Acquisition and Project Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Salt Lake City Full time
Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Grants Acquisition and Project Coordinator monitors multiple grants to ensure compliance with city financial processes as well as state and federal grant requirements.

About the Position

This position requires flexibility in working hours, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration skills within a fast-paced and intense yet fulfilling environment. The person in this role will need to be flexible and dependable and willing to adjust.

About the Team

The Finance Team is a supportive, collaborative, exciting place to work. There are ample opportunities for professional growth and unique experiences for the right proactive and ambitious candidate.

Typical Duties
  • Actively seeks grant funding opportunities and researches, evaluates and makes recommendations on available sources of federal, state and private grant funding in the City's interest and for its use.
  • Presents grant information to the Department and Division heads and other City Administrators or community organizations for final consideration.
  • Prepares and submits grant proposals and grant applications. Serves as a City's liaison with federal, state and local agencies for the acquisition of grants.
  • As needed, works with citizen groups, community groups, commercial sponsors and City departments to encourage and facilitate participation and support for implementation of incentive and commercial/industrial target area plans and programs.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field such as accounting or finance and four years of experience in contract and/or grant management.
  • Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
  • Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Knowledge of administering and managing grants and contract policy, procedure, and guidelines under City, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Federal grant regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and build consensus with diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities.
  • Ability to coordinate with and instruct others, as necessary, to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Ability to independently bring tasks and projects to a successful and timely resolution.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior work experience in federal grant administration.
Working Conditions

Light physical effort, comfortable working conditions, handling of light weights, intermittent sitting, standing and walking.

Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of report deadlines and human behavior.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

  • Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
  • Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacation and personal leave
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
  • Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
  • A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
  • Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services


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