Grants Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee assigned external County grants through planning, execution, reporting, compliance, and finalization.

• Collaborate with departments, funders, partners, and County stakeholders.

• Assist in the preparation of grants and contracts.

• Track budgets, performance metrics, deliverables, and ensure compliance.

• Provide services in grant management, contract management, quality assurance, and program support.

• Analyze data and create reports, presentations, documents, as well as written and oral analyses.

• Aid in the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of grant objectives, projects, initiatives, and programs.

• Lead community engagement and outreach initiatives as assigned.

• Act as the primary liaison with grant funders concerning reporting, training, and technical support.

• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders, County leadership, and partner leadership.

• Manage grant and contract preparation and submission for County departments.

• Set and monitor operational standards that align with funding, state/federal, and Agency requirements.

• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the program area and/or in planning project implementation and coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Understanding of general financial management principles and commonly accepted accounting principles and/or practices related to grants administration.

• Familiarity with grant writing, acquisition, and management.

• Awareness of current federal, state, and local government grant programs.

• Knowledge of technical and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to the subject area.

• Strong communication skills to convey industry information and present findings effectively.

• Capability to prepare written findings and recommendations supported by facts.

• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial data and presenting it both orally and in writing.

• Basic problem-solving skills to interpret compliance and report findings to management.

• Project management abilities to establish processes and procedures in response to changes in laws, regulations, or industry practices.

• Ability to provide documentation that supports conclusions.

• Skill in organizing and formatting reports in accordance with applicable guidelines.

• Competence in reviewing and documenting compliance with laws and regulations.

• Capability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote/hybrid setting.

• Must be familiar with the County's emergency-essential expectations for the position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work is permitted for employees residing within a 2-hour drive from the designated Buncombe County facility.

• Buncombe County offers options for in-office, hybrid, and remote positions.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and workplace anti-discrimination protections.