CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
DEPARTMENT: Macomb Community Action
HIRING AUTHORITY: Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time position (37.5 hours per week). The starting time for the position is currently 8:30 a.m.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, this position assists in the development and implementation of federal grant funded community action programs and initiatives to support Macomb Community Action’s mission. This includes researching, evaluating and analyses of program compliance and effectiveness. Additional responsibilities include grant monitoring, compliance, and reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in managing, coordinating, and monitoring all Macomb Community Action (MCA) grant programs.
Assists in the development, planning, analysis and implementation of grant programs and initiatives to support MCA’s mission.
Researches, evaluates, and monitors MCA’s grant programs.
Monitors the budgets and spending of MCA’s grant programs.
Assists in ensuring compliance of grant programs with established state and federal guidance.
Assists in the monitoring of program evaluation metrics, including reporting compliance and report writing.
Assists with processing, submitting, and tracking all required documentation necessary for the approval of grant funded purchases.
Maintains records and prepares forms, reports and correspondence related to grant funded community action programs. Attends and participates in meetings, presentations and conferences representing MCA to discuss and explain grant programs.
Facilitates and encourages the exchange of information with local, county, and regional metropolitan agencies.
May oversee the work of other staff as assigned.
Operates standard office equipment, including a personal computer
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Associate Degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications or a related field from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in grant administration in a public sector setting, including grant writing and reporting
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications or a related field from an accredited college or university
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Grant administration, reporting and general accounting principles
- Planning, budgeting, and contracting practices
- Use and application of current computer programs
Skill in:
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with co-workers, vendors, outside professionals, agencies and the public
Ability to:
- Work effectively in stressful conditions and make responsible decisions appropriate to the scope of the position and according to established laws, policies, and procedures
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Prepare and present technical reports in a clear and concise manner
- Work effectively with diverse populations
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
