Grants Administrator

Salary: $60,881.60 - $63,939.20 AnnuallyLocation : Aiken, SCJob Type: Full-TimeDepartment: FinanceDivision: FinanceOpening Date: 04/30/2026Closing Date: 5/21/2026 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionThe City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Grants Administrator to join our team!This position will be responsible for grant applications, coordination of grants, administration of grant awards, and grant close-out. The Grants Administrator will be familiar with the City of Aiken's funding needs by communicating with all City departments. The ideal candidate should possess skills in the following areas: grant application, grant administration and management, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Grants Administrator should have a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with a team to define needs, complete grant applications, monitor available and applicable grant opportunities, as well as complete the grant cycle from beginning to end.Examples of DutiesCompiles, reviews, and submits grant proposals on behalf of City departments as assignedMonitors available grant funding to supplement Capital Projects Sales Tax revenue and other funding sourcesDiscusses program requirements and sources of funds available with appropriate City personnel to be familiar with current and proposed department needs and projectsConfers with personnel to develop goals and objectives applicable to grant funding, outline how funds are to be administered, and explain procedures necessary to obtain fundingManages the administration of grants to include records management, community outreach, processing of applications and developing proceduresProvides technical assistance during grant application and administration; reviews grant proposalsReports grant activities to external agencies and to City departmentsManages budgets for grants and coordinates reporting requirements, as assignedCollects data and research materials for grantsAs it relates to grants, consults with department directors to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; provides reports and documentation as assignedMakes presentations to other employees, department heads, City Council, and members of the public on the City's grant program, grant-funded projects and outcomesOther Responsibilities:Studies written materials to maintain knowledge of current practices in grant administrationAttends workshops/training for grant applications and administrationAttends committee, council, or other meetings held outside normal business hours as assignedServes as a member of various staff committees as assignedOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or universityTwo (2) years experience in grants or municipal government project management; or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesWorking knowledge of local government grants management, working knowledge of local government services and functions, and working knowledge of personal computersAn advanced level of interpersonal skills to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials, and community leadersSignificant ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 70% of work time in reviewing, preparing, and presenting documents, reading and writing reports, or representing departments at internal or external public meetingsDemonstrated ability to organize and format data and reports to comply with applicable grant application or reporting guidelinesExcellent research, writing, and editing skillsStrong knowledge of federal and non-federal regulations, Uniform Guidance, and sub-award monitoringValid state driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle recordSupplemental InformationThis position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.Full-time Benefits include:Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, life insurance (5x salary), flex health spending account, short-term disability, an employee wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan, and South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.Paid Holidays include:New Year's DayMartin Luther King DayGood FridayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas EveChristmas DayDay after Christmas (Dec. 26th)Employee's BirthdayFloating holiday (must be on payroll prior to January 1st )Retirement