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Grants Administrator - Center for Resource Planning and Management

The first date of consideration is August 3, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Official transcript required at time of hire.

Position Title - Grants Administrator - Center for Resource Planning and Management

Work Location - Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment - Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department - School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

HR Home Department - 020734 CENTER RESOURCE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

Pay Grade - 42

Proposed Salary - $42,000-$48,000/annual

Sponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? - No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type - Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt - Exempt

General Function - The Grants Administrator Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM) administers the CRPM's grant-funded projects both before and after the awards process. The Grants Administrator CRPMestablishes standards and deadlines for proposals, reviews proposals for completeness, and ensures compliance with University, Foundation, state, or federal standards. The Grants Administrator CPRMprovides outreach and education, especially to rural and/or marginalized groups to ensure they take full advantage of available funding opportunities for unmet needs within our communities, including prioritizing potential projects and assisting with the grant application process. The Grants Administrator provides technical assistance to local governments in administering state and federally-funded grants related to economic development, economic recovery, disaster recovery, disaster mitigation, resiliency, public health and safety, transportation, water and wastewater systems, and other planning and implementation projects. Technical assistance includes the completion of environmental reviews and impact studies, analysis of census and other statistical data, review of project budgets, coordination of assurances, writing project narratives, and reporting to local elected officials or boards on project progress.

Description of Primary Duties - Additional Primary Duties Disaster Recovery CoordinationCoordinates long-term disaster recovery and economic resilience activities for communities throughout theSMCOGregion by working with local governments, economic development organizations, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, utilities, and other stakeholders to identify recovery priorities and implement recovery strategies.Assists local governments and regional partners in developing disaster recovery, resilience, and hazard mitigation projects by identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant applications, coordinating project development, and ensuring projects align with local and regional recovery priorities.Facilitates communication and collaboration among local, state, federal, and private-sector partners before, during, and after disaster events to support coordinated recovery planning and implementation.Assists communities in assessing disaster-related impacts, identifying unmet recovery needs, evaluating economic impacts, analyzing demographic and infrastructure data, and developing strategies that promote resilient redevelopment and long-term economic recovery.Supports implementation of regional disaster recovery plans and resilience initiatives by monitoring project progress, preparing required reports, maintaining grant compliance, and documenting outcomes for federal and state funding agencies.Conducts outreach, training, and technical assistance to local governments and stakeholder organizations regarding disaster preparedness, recovery planning, resilience strategies, and available federal and state assistance programs.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications - Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.Experience: Prior experience in grant writing and administration is preferred. Experience with programs and agencies such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED), Economic Development Administration (EDA), Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD), or Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is preferred.Skill: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to read, interpret, and follow state and federal program guidelines is required. Computer skills, including word processing, database management, document design, and presentation software are required. The ability to compile and analyze technical and statistical data is required. The ability to work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in non-routine situations is required. The ability to work effectively with the public and elected officials is required. Familiarity with and the ability to read and understand engineering and architectural reports is preferred.Other: Occasional day travel (150 mile radius) is required and may include occasional overnight stays; a valid driver's license is required. The position requires attending occasional evening meetings.

Equal Opportunity Statement - Non-Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897,Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement - Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.