Grant coordinator Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Description

THECB is observing a hybrid telecommuting schedule with employees required to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

We are located at the George Herbert Walker Bush building located in the capitol complex at 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.

General Description :

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is seeking a Grant and Contract Specialist to assist the agency in ensuring compliance in its grant and contract awards. THECB currently provides leadership and coordination across Texas colleges and universities with the goal of promoting access to, and success in, quality higher education across the state. As part of this work, THECB currently manages over twenty (20) active grant programs, as well as a large volume of contracts. The Grant and Contract Specialist will work closely with agency legal staff and grant and contract managers to ensure proposed grant and contract awards meet applicable state, federal, and agency compliance requirements.

Duties of this position will primarily include coordinating, reviewing, evaluating, and reporting of grant and contract awards. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to details, effective communication skills, and extensive knowledge of state contracts and grant compliance and reporting requirements. The selected candidate will work in a small team environment under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position will report to the Assistant Commissioner for Contracts, Procurement, and Grants.

General Duties and Responsibilities :

• Reviews grant agreements, Notice of Grant Awards (NOGA), and contracts for clarity and completeness;
• Applies all relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and internal agency policies and procedures to contract and grant reviews to ensure agency compliance;
• Advises agency grant and contract managers on applicable compliance and documentation requirements;
• Develops and / or coordinates process improvements for reviewing grants and contracts;
• Works closely with legal staff and grant administrators and managers to streamline processes and creatively solve problems;
• Reports executed grant and contract agreements, as required by law;
• Runs vendor verifications as necessary to ensure vendors are not barred from receiving state funds;
• Maintains necessary records to comply with state and federal audit regulations; and
• Performs other work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Military Crosswalk : Qualifications :

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Registration, Certification, or Licensure :

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Physical Requirements and / or Working Conditions :

Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires :

Workforce : Must be able to :

Application Requirements :

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board's employment opportunities website at

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees' Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and / or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes to Applicant :

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

Veterans Information : THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran's Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon :

THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.