Grants Administrator

Grants Administrator

Salary

$33.18 - $39.57 Hourly

Location

Beaufort

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500778

Division

CFO

Department

Finance

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the lifecycle and activities of compliance monitoring, administration, and financial management of federal, state and other grant programs available to Beaufort County Government; consisting of both active and inactive grants. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Researches the availability of grants funds for various County projects.
• Directs the preparation of grant documents and assist departments in the preparation of accurate and complete grant applications.
• Meets with County department heads and other personnel to determine program and funding needs that can be met through grant funds.
• Prepares and performs presentations for council.
• Receives and coordinates the execution of grant awards.
• Works with the finance team to gather information necessary in preparing a variety of accounting duties in the monitoring and administration of grant funds, including but not limited to tracking, collecting, depositing and auditing monies received.
• Notifies appropriate parties of grant award.
• Performs routine administrative and clerical skills.
• Complies with all grant reporting as required by founding/corporate donors.
• Develops procedures that will enhance the grants management process to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc. as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in grants administration, compliance, budgeting, or governmental financial management may be considered.
• Over four years and up to and including eight years of grant management or related experience.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and training related to this position?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least four years of experience in grant management, grant administration, compliance monitoring, financial management, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Please briefly describe your grant management, grant administration, compliance, or financial management experience.

04

Please indicate your years of related grant management or grant administration experience.

• Less than 4 years
• 4-6 years
• 7-8 years
• More than 8 years

05

Do you have experience preparing, reviewing, or assisting with grant applications and award documents?

• Yes
• No

06

Please briefly describe your grant management, grant administration, compliance, or financial management experience.

07

Do you have experience tracking grant budgets, reimbursements, expenditures, or related financial records?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience working with federal, state, local, or other grant-funded programs?

• Yes
• No

09

Please briefly describe your experience preparing or reviewing grant applications, award documents, or related materials.

10

Please list the types of grants you have worked with, if applicable.

Required Question

Employer Beaufort County South Carolina

Address 102 Industrial Village Rd

Building 1

Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902

Phone (843)255-2990

Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/