Description

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Grants Coordinator. A Grants Coordinator plans, coordinates, and monitors the implementation of a variety of grants at a college or the District Office to ensure compliance with programmatic and fiscal requirements; researches and identifies a variety of grant sources, and provides technical assistance in the writing and review of grant proposals. 

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Monthly Salary: $8,335.78 - $10,326.76* ($100,031.28-$123,921.12 annually)
*Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position

Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.

Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 16 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position.  Other paid time off options are also available.

Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.

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TYPICAL DUTIES

Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and standards for the management of grants from public and private sources.

Researches and identifies available federal, state, local, and private grant funding sources and disseminates information to grant seekers.

Confers with grant seekers on the development of grant strategies and objectives; provides resource information on requirements for obtaining grants and the process of applying for grants.

Provides technical assistance to administrators, faculty, and staff in the review of proposals to ensure that grant applications are complete and in compliance with programmatic and financial requirements.

Provides assistance in the preparation of grant performance reports submitted to grant agencies.

Monitors compliance with all federal, state and local laws, relevant contractual obligations, and accounting and reporting standards applicable to grants.

Establishes and maintains liaison with representatives of grant funding agencies.

Fully utilizes the capabilities of specialized software programs in the production of management information and reports related to grants.

Provides technical assistance to grant writing staff in the development of grant proposals to ensure clarity and conformity with program objectives and compliance with policies and outcomes required by the funding agency/organization.

Develops, monitors, and maintains a grant tracking system to ensure timely preparation of grant applications and implementation of grant requirements.

Prepares financial, statistical, and operational reports related to grants.

Prepares informative materials related to grant development and management.

Conducts training sessions for administrators, faculty, and staff on grant development and administration.

Attends and participates in various on-site and off-site administrative and committee meetings, workshops, and conferences related to grant development and management.

Stays abreast of legislative changes affecting grant regulations, analyzes the effects, and makes sound recommendations.

Performs related duties as assigned.

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VACANCIES

A vacancy currently exists at the Educations Services Center (District Office), 770 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.

Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College

For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website.

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HOW TO APPLY

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=2209&R3=001. Please see our job board for the filing deadline.

For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp.

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SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list.

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ACCOMMODATION

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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CONTACT US

Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu

Phone: (213) 891-2129

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, economics, finance, or a related field AND three years of recent full-time, paid, professional-level experience in grant development, grant administration, or a related area. Experience in an institution of higher learning, government agency, or other institutions of public education is desirable. A master's degree is desirable.

Special:

A valid Class “C” California driver’s license must be obtained within 10 days of establishing residency in the State of California. Travel throughout the District is required.