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Grants Specialist - 2 Vacancies
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Position Number: 2504980
Location: Walnut, CA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Grants Specialist - 2 Vacancies

Position Number: CM-008-2021
Department: Grants Office
Job Category: Classified Unit A
Time (Percent Time): 100%
Term (months/year): 12 months/year
Current Work Schedule (days, hours): Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Salary Range: A - 95
Salary: Steps 1 - 6: $5,236 - $6,682 Monthly
Shift Differential: Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.
Open Date: 09/16/2021
Initial Screening Date: 10/11/2021
Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Procedure:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt.SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed rsum that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
5. Optional - Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Health & Welfare:
The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount for Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

The District participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.

*Note: Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change.

Basic Function/Overview:
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs specialized duties related to developing and monitoring complex grant budgets, reconciling budget issues as they arise, preparing a variety of budget and personnel transaction requests, assembling grant applications, conducting research in support of grant proposals, preparing special reports and correspondence, and maintaining accurate and orderly financial and other grant-related records.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from Director, Grants. May exercise technical and functional direction over and provides training to student workers and hourly employees.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification provides grants administration support. Responsibilities include budget development, expenditure monitoring and grant funds disbursement. Incumbents serve as a resource for grants administration analyses and studies. The work has technical aspects requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations and involves frequent contact with students, faculty, and outside organizations. Incumbents at this level perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising a higher level of judgment and initiative. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Director, Grants in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all functions, services, and activities related to the District's grant program.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates and performs administrative work in grants administration and reporting, including assisting the Director, Grants in researching and disseminating funding opportunities, and reviewing, approving, and tracking requisitions, reimbursements, and payroll documents for all grant projects; assists in preparing grant budgets and interpreting funding agency regulations and requirements.
2. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and programs.
3. Ensures compliance of grant budgets with policies, regulations, funding agency requirements, and accounting protocols and procedures; facilitates documentation requirements.
4. Develops operating budgets for funded projects, including account set-up; coordinates, prepares, and/or edits various budget documents, including budget revisions and appropriation transfers.
5. Responds to inquiries regarding policies and procedures related to budget development and grant monitoring.
6. Prepares budgets for specially funded projects, gathers necessary data from appropriate college staff and applies regulations from external agencies and internal departments.
7. Develops and maintains specialized databases and systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, and related statistical information; reconciles grants budget system with other system databases; generates reports as needed.
8. Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information from various sources related to assigned functions.
9. Provides information and assistance to the departments regarding research of funding opportunities; receives and responds to questions relating to assigned area of responsibility.
10. Creates and distributes standard special reports, summaries, and analysis as requested.
11. Maintains accurate grant project records and files; develops storage of records and retention schedules; ensures compliance with rules, regulations, and audit standards.
12. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and materials to remain current on grant funding policies, regulations, procedures, and new developments.
13. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Other Duties:
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:
1. Principles, practices, and procedures of budgeting, funding sources, and grant funds disbursement.
2. Grant administration, finance, accounting, budgeting, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques; and related governmental services.
3. Organizational practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
4. Basic principles and practices of public administration as applied to operational unit and program administration.
5. Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
6. Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
7. Applicable Federal, State, local, and District policies, codes, regulations, technical processes, and procedures related to grants development and administration.
8. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
9. Record keeping principles and procedures.
10. Principles, practices, and techniques of effectively dealing with the public and basic public relations.
11. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
12. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities:
1. Coordinate and oversee departmental and programmatic administrative, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities as they relate to grants administration.
2. Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for grant administration.
3. Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
4. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, local and District policies, procedures, and regulations.
5. Conduct research; analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
6. Compose and prepare basic reports, correspondence, and other written materials independently or from brief instructions.
7. Make accurate mathematical, financial, and statistical computations.
8. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
9. Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
10. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
11. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
12. Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
13. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
14. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications/Education & Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in governmental grant budgeting, accounting, writing, and/or management, preferably in an institution of higher education.
Additional years of experience can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Equivalencies:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Preferred Qualifications:

License(s) & Other Requirements:

Examination Requirements:

Working Environment:
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with staff, students, and/or the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures

Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Incumbents in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

Hazards:

Conditions of Employment:
Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees - The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.

The person holding this position is considered a Responsible Employee under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Typing Certificate Requirements:

Special Notes:
A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

DO NOT include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

TRAVEL POLICY : Costs associated with travel in excess of 150 miles one way from residence for the purpose of an interview will be reimbursed up to a $500 maximum (per position recruitment). Relocation costs will be borne by the successful candidate. Travel reimbursement claims must be submitted no later than 30 days following the interview date.

THE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE DISTRICT WILL NOT SPONSOR ANY VISA APPLICATIONS.

Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website.

Inquiries/Contact:
Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399.
Phone: (909) 274-4225
E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu

Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will be following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

EEO Policy:
The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

Conflict of Interest:
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio Colleges Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Cancel RTF Policy:
We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

To apply, visit https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/8599