Grant Administrator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBaca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
About Bernalillo County
Employees at Bernalillo County team up to build a high quality of life for residents, communities, and businesses. The organization fosters a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging with a strong focus on work-life balance. The County offers thoughtful rewards including generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote and flex-work options, longevity pay, education assistance, health benefits, and a lucrative retirement plan.
About the Department
The Department of Behavioral Health administers and coordinates grant-related activities that support the department's strategic and operational goals. This includes grant research, compliance, reporting, monitoring, and financial tracking. The department emphasizes post-award grant management and interagency collaboration, working to ensure the successful implementation and oversight of grant-funded initiatives.
About the Role
The Grant Administrator serves as a central liaison for grant activities, coordinating application reviews, writing, research, and documentation to support the department's mission. This role is designed to establish effective methods, systems, metrics, and processes for grant administration that align with department priorities. You will collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders to build a strong support base for grant writing and research. The position involves serving on various internal and external committees, facilitating quarterly grant review meetings, and providing technical assistance and training to grant personnel. As the point of contact for federal government databases and the manager of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), you will ensure all grant applications are fiscally responsive and filed accurately and on time.
Hiring Process
The offer of this position requires compliance with specific screening and safety guidelines. Successful candidates must complete a post-offer employment medical examination, adhere to all County safety guidelines, and complete assigned FEMA training. A valid New Mexico driver's license is required by the date of hire. Additionally, pursuant to the Criminal History Screening for Caregivers Act, new hires at the MATS facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening.
Equal Opportunity
Bernalillo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Grant Administration, Grant Writing, Grant Research, Grant Compliance, Grant Reporting, Grant Monitoring, Financial Tracking, Grant Applications, Grant Proposals, Omb Circulars.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience); Master's degree and experience in Criminology preferred for Behavioral Health positions.
Frequently asked questions about Grant Administrator at Bernalillo County
What does a Grant Administrator at Bernalillo County do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Grant Administrator at Bernalillo County will administer and coordinate grant application reviews, writing, and documentation; monitor financial aspects of grants to ensure compliance with reporting requirements; prepare monthly grant management, summary, and analysis reports; and develop and maintain systems for accurate countywide grant reporting.
What are the requirements for this Grant Administrator role?expand_more
To qualify for the Grant Administrator at Bernalillo County position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Criminology, or related field; Five (5) years of work experience in an administrative role including grant administration; Valid New Mexico driver's license; Completion of required FEMA training; Successful completion of post-offer employment medical examination; and Completion of caregiver criminal history screening (Behavioral Health only).