TVC - Grant Specialist (Grant Specialist II)

TVC - Grant Specialist (Grant Specialist II)

The Fund for Veterans' Assistance awards competitive reimbursement grants to non-profits and units of local governments serving Texas veterans and their families. The Grant Specialist serves as a member of the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance team. Performs complex grant administrative, coordination and programmatic work. Work involves interacting directly with grantee organizations to review, evaluate and process periodic reports and reimbursement requests from grantees. Grant Specialists will also assist with application and competitive grant selection processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Establishes and maintains communications as the primary point of contact with assigned grantees via email and phone for the term of the grant.
• Manages a grant portfolio of 20-30 grantee organizations serving Texas veterans and their family members.
• Reviews and processes programmatic and fiscal reports from organizations.
• Works with stakeholders to report and resolve technical and process-related issues.
• Reviews submitted grant applications based on established criteria.
• Reviews monthly expenditure reports for allowable expenses and prepares reimbursement requests.
• Responsible for applying policies, rules, and regulations regarding grant administration.
• Responsible for grant administration via TVC's electronic grant portal.
• Verifies and coordinates grant closeout eligibility for grantees.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• May prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders and the business community.
• Work hours other than 8-5 may be required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Education : Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-by-year basis.

Minimum Experience : One (1) year of experience as a grants specialist, cashier, bank teller or banking-related experience, business administration, financial experience or public administration.

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Experience and Qualification :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Environmental & Physical Conditions : Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand / wrist / finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants :

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person's color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity / gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.

Location : Texas-Austin