Grant Funds Coordinator Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Grant Funds Coordinator role involves ensuring proper business procedures are followed in grant fund administration, reviewing accounting transactions, and providing support to financial personnel. Qualifications include an Associate's degree in business with three years' experience or a high school diploma with five years' experience in accounting. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. The position is evaluated based on professionalism, conduct standards, and productivity.
Job Description
Approved Date:
07/2024
Days:
244-days
2002
Sales Tax Eligible:
No
SUMMARY OF POSITION
To ensure that proper business procedures are followed in a responsible and accurate manner in the administration of grant funds; to review and assure the quality of all accounting and business department transactions processed through the grants and federal programs office
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree in business or related field and three years’ experience in an accounting environment; or high school diploma or GED with five years’ experience in an accounting environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other additional duties/responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent may be assigned.
- To advise, assist and provide support to the grants and federal programs personnel involved with financial record keeping and reporting
- To assist in the establishment of accounting procedures in the grants and federal programs office
- To provide general accounting, audit and review of all grant paperwork
- To assist with budget preparation and completion of financial statements
- To prepare reports, statements, and invoices for the Grants Administrator or his/her designee
- To review and monitor all business office forms such as payroll, mileage, travel, transportation, etc., processed through the grant’s office
- To determine contract and grant fund requirements and to maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with contract and grant fund requirements
- To monitor and reconcile balances of various accounts
- To interpret state and federal guidelines, as well as other grant regulations, to determine appropriate use and classification of budget items
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Evaluations in accordance with the Lafayette Parish School System Policy GBI-Evaluation.
PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT STANDARDS
Quality of Work
- attention to detail and accuracy of work that meets and exceeds expectations
oCompletes tasks, reports, and documents accurately according to specified timelines and expectations; Makes wise and appropriate decisions after identifying and analyzing relevant information
Availability - punctual, adheres to work schedule and has overall satisfactory attendance
oAdheres to district guidelines relative to attendance; Regularly reports to work on time and work additional hours when deemed necessary and pre-approved by your immediate supervisor
Communication Skills - all verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written exchange of information is of satisfactory caliber
oUses verbal and non-verbal communication in a manner respectful of others; Demonstrates skill in giving and receiving feedback; Uses active listening skills; Writes and speaks clearly and concisely so that the message is understood; Maintains communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments
Interpersonal Skills / Teamwork•works cooperatively with colleagues, students, parents, and vendors
oPromotes and supports a culture of inclusion, diversity, dignity, respect, and fairness for all stakeholders;
Attends and constructively participates in meetings and professional development activities; Accepts and uses constructive feedback; Cooperates with building and district staff in planning and evaluation
Personal Impact•presentable, appropriate appearance for position, represents district positively
oWears attire appropriate to job responsibilities; practices personal grooming that is appropriate for work environment; Develops and maintains a safe and caring environment for all of our stakeholders; Advocate positive personal behavior on or off campus and attempt to avoid improprieties or the appearance of
Page 1
improprieties
Productivity•performs work efficiently, on time, and effectively while uses available resources
oIdentifies problems and issues and works collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions; Minimizes bias in self and others and accepts responsibility for his/her own actions
Adaptability•accepts and adjusts to change, performs multiple tasks, organizes work, sets work priorities, and performs other duties as assigned
oFollows directives as assigned by supervisor; Cooperates with administration in the performance of additional dutie
