Grants Administration and Compliance Specialist Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Grants Administration and Compliance Specialist

Salary
$60,000.00•$80,000.00 Annually
Location 25•HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9062-0291-20250508
Department
0291•COMMUNITY

AND JUNIOR COLLEGES BOARD

Opening Date
06/16/2025
Closing Date
7/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$60,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$80,000.00
About the Agency
The primary function of the Agency is to properly administer and disburse funds to Mississippi’s community colleges as appropriated to it by the Legislature in accordance with state laws, regulations and established procedures in a business-like manner.
About the Position
This is a time limited position.

Essential Functions:

1. Conducts Financial and Programmatic Compliance Reviews Regularly reviews assigned grant programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency rules, and verifies attainment of grant goals and objectives. 2. Prepares and Monitors Grant Financial Documents and Reports Prepares financial reports, reimbursement requests, and invoices; monitors internal financial forms, contracts, and compliance-related documentation. 3. Provides Technical Assistance and Communication to Subgrantees Offers financial and programmatic guidance to subgrantees and partners, and maintains ongoing communication to address compliance and reporting issues. 4. Coordinates and Conducts Desk and On-site Audits Schedules and executes fiscal and program compliance reviews, audits, and inventory checks for grant-purchased assets, and reports compliance issues to leadership.

Examples of Work:

Examples of work performed include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Reviews federal, state, and agency laws, rules, and regulations relative to assigned grant program(s) to ensure compliance and proper administration; 2. Develops policies and procedures for monitoring and enforcing all grant financial matters for compliance purposes, including administrative compliance and reporting requirements; 3. Communicates regularly with subgrantees on various grants-related financial and programmatic matters; 4. Prepares federal/state/private grant financial reports including assisting with preparing grant progress reports; 5. Prepares grant reimbursement requests and/or invoices for submission to funders; 6. Collects, compiles and analyzes grants-related financial data and program performance metrics; 7. Prepares, processes, and monitors internal financial forms, contracts, and grants-related financial documents including administrative records and compliance reports for relevant special programs; 8. Provides grants-related financial technical assistance to subgrantees and other grant partners; 9. Monitors program participant compliance with program rules and regulations through regular reviews of applications, reports, and other pertinent grants-related financial information; 10. Schedules and conducts program and fiscal compliance reviews (desk and on-site audits) for assigned grant program(s); 11. Coordinates and reports all grants-related and contract compliance matters to Deputy Executive Director of Finance; 12. Recommends options for grant/contract compliance enforcement and verification relating to all assigned grant programs and contracts and provides guidance on risk mitigation strategies; 13. Uses computer applications/systems to enter program data and to create pertinent files and maintain accurate grant compliance records; 14. Conducts regular inventory and maintenance of all grant-purchased equipment and supplies, as applicable and ensures compliance with asset management guidelines;
What you’ll need to be Successful
Computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.). Strong organizational skills and experience with tracking outcomes and/or writing reports. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience.

Agency preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, financial management, grants management or related field. Two years related work experience.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm

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