Senior Funding Administrator

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Job Description Summary:

Are you seeking a role where your expertise directly strengthens the quality, accountability, and effectiveness of public services in St. Louis County? Do you excel at navigating complexity, building partnerships, and leading strategic funding initiatives that have a direct impact on community well‑being? Join St. Louis County's Department of Public Health as a Senior Funding Administrator and help advance high‑quality, equitable services for residents.

Job Description:

This position plays a critical role in supporting St. Louis County's mission to deliver accessible and accountable services. As a Senior Funding Administrator, you will use your strategic judgment, advanced project management skillset, and strong communication abilities to lead essential funding functions within the Division of Administrative Services. The ideal candidate is an experienced negotiator, collaborative problem‑solver, and seasoned administrator who thrives in dynamic environments where innovation, compliance, and public service intersect.

Starting Salary:

$55,536.00 - $68,307.20

Work Location:

500 Northwest Plaza Drive, Saint Ann, MO 63074

Reporting directly to the Division Manager of Administrative Services, the Senior Funding Administrator is responsible for overseeing and negotiating department-specific contracts including leases, land conveyances, grants, and related agreements. This role monitors, organizes, supervises, and coordinates contract service delivery and operations within the Division of Administrative Services. Work is performed with agency to exercise sound professional judgment, independent decision‑making, and creative initiative to support best practices and high‑quality service delivery to St. Louis County residents.

Qualities of a Standout Candidate

A standout candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and a self-starter. Those who have past experience working with grants, writing grants, or working under federal grants are highly encouraged to apply.

Comprehensive Benefits:

St. Louis County provides a robust benefits package including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO beginning in the first year; 11 paid holidays; and a deferred benefit retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure coordination, minimize duplication of efforts, and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and inter‑agency partners.
• Evaluate staff performance to ensure all grant documentation is current, accurate, and compliant with funder requirements.
• Complete and submit grant applications for existing grants and identify new funding opportunities.
• Maintain all required grant records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct and participate in grant audits.
• Perform site visits to evaluate program performance and compliance.
• Organize donations and maintain accurate donation records.
• Ensure programs meet quality standards and resources are used efficiently; review and approve expenditures.
• Safeguard integrity of purchases and enforce fiscal accountability measures.
• Implement process improvements and establish standard operating procedures.
• Review key performance metrics and take action to improve outcomes.
• Oversee implementation of grant‑funded services delivered through financial contracts.
• Manage the successful execution and full life‑cycle administration of contracts and agreements.
• Serve as a professional proxy for the Division Manager of Administrative Services when assigned.
• Oversee generation of competitive grant proposals.
• Lead and promote best practice standards and continuous improvement efforts.
• Strengthen revenue plans and actively support proposals for new funding sources aligned with departmental strategic goals.
• Assist in planning and administering budgets for programs, equipment, and support services.
• Establish administrative procedures that support objectives set by the Director's Office.
• Analyze proposed legislation or regulatory changes affecting health outcomes and make recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and strengthen inter‑agency partnerships to support research, community needs analysis, and program outcome achievement.
• Serve as consultant to internal and external partners regarding interpretation of Federal, State, and County program regulations and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree and two years of contract negotiation and administration experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, business management, finance, public health, or a related field and two years of substantial experience in fund administration within a government agency or nonprofit sector; five years preferred.

• Three years of experience overseeing contract negotiation.
• Three years of experience in grant management.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Two years of experience in contract administration.
• Two years of experience in performance or quality improvement.

Pre-Employment Process Requirements:

Applicants will be evaluated based on relevant education, experience, responses to supplemental questions, and other work-related information provided on the application. Resumes are supplementary and do not replace the required application.

All candidates will receive notifications regarding application status once determined. Status updates are provided via email and can be found within each candidate's Workday profile.

Responses that qualified candidates provide to the application questions will count as 100% of their final evaluation score. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.  The five highest-ranking candidates will be referred to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for final selection.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Candidates extended a conditional offer must successfully complete all required pre‑employment screenings. These screenings include a drug test administered at no cost to the applicant by a certified laboratory and a background check evaluating the recency and relevance of the candidate's history to the position. Candidates must complete the drug test within 48 hours of receiving a conditional offer; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer.

At St. Louis County, we're not just about jobs, we're about opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

St. Louis County is committed to fair and equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation.

St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process should contact the St. Louis County ADA Coordinator at 314-615-1796 or call Relay MO at 711 or 1-800-735-2966 (TTY) or email dlancaster@stlouiscountymo.gov.