WFD Grants Administrator - NCTCOG

Who We Are & What We Do: 

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas is a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Our mission is to advance business-driven solutions that promote economic growth, opportunity and a skilled workforce. Our core values of trust, leadership, inclusion and community permeate everything we do. The programs we oversee are designed to ensure the businesses in our 14-county region remain competitive, that workers have the opportunity to obtain skills that will help them become or remain self-sufficient, and that our communities are economically resilient. 
 
The story of our organization begins in 1993, when Texas created a workforce development system that made significant efforts to improve service delivery through local control and coordination of services from different programs. On May 23, 1996, Governor George W. Bush certified the North Central Texas Workforce Development Area (WDA) and on July 25, 1996, the Chief Elected Officials of the 14-county WDA signed a partnership agreement forming the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board and selected the North Central Texas Council of Governments as its fiscal agent, grant recipient and administrative agent. Our WDA includes Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell and Wise counties. 

 
How you will make an impact - Description of the Opportunity: 

The Grant Administrator leads and executes in the full grant process in support of diversifying funding streams to the overall WFSNCT until. Specifically, this role would strategically research, identify and pursue multiple funding sources from areas such as Federal, State and Private funders. In addition, they will be responsible for completing proposals and necessary applications as a part of the grant process. Once additional resources are secured the Grant Administrator will work across units to implement, manage and provide documentation needed as a part of the funding requirements.

• Creates a Grant Strategy to diversify funding resources aligned to an annual goal for the WFSNCT department.
• Develops and maintain a suite of templates and boilerplates for grant applications, along with identifying and compiling the necessary documentation to streamline the application process. Collaborate closely with assigned departments to prepare detailed budgets and other essential documents in response to solicitations.
• Conducts a full range of activities required to research, identify, prepare, manage and submit grant proposals to Federal, State, foundation or corporate sources. (i.e. private funders)
• Prepares grant applications, requests for proposals and letters of intent/inquiry.
• Manage the end-to-end grant award process, including grant compliance, reporting, budget monitoring and outcome measurement.
• Establishes and maintains personal contact and relationships with Federal, State, Foundation and Funder contacts (i.e. private funders)
• Coordinates financial audits and information requests from grant/contract representatives
• Act as a liaison between WSNCT and grant contacts for approval and application.

What you will bring with you - Desired Skills/Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated grant portfolio achievements  
• Effective communication skills  
• Knowledge of grant development, budget, timeline, submitting applications etc. 
• Strong attention to detail  
• Experience handling programs and processes of grants 
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines 

Nice to Have:  

• Previous work experience in workforce or economic development programs 
• Familiarity with traditional and nontraditional funding opportunities  
• Understanding of grants/funding that are workforce specific/partnership opportunities

Required Education & Experience: 

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years related work experience or 9 years equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree 

 Compensation: 

• FLSA: Exempt 
• Starting Salary: $76,458.00 - $95,000.00 depending on skills, qualifications and experience. 

Officing:  

•        This position offers a hybrid work option.   

 Benefits: 
We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full-time employees including: 

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 
  • We provide an outstanding package of health, dental, vision and life benefits for employees, with the monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100%. Coverage available for their families and those monthly premiums are shared with NCTCOG. We provide employees with life insurance coverage that is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employee’s annual salary. 
• Paid Leave 
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan, as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance. 
• Retirement 
  • NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. The defined contribution retirement plan provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. NCTCOG contributes twelve percent (12%) of permanent full-time employees' gross salaries. Participating employees contribute six percent (6%) of gross salary. An employee becomes forty percent (40%) vested in NCTCOG's contributions after three full years of employment. An additional fifteen percent {15%) is vested for each additional year of employment. An employee becomes fully vested after seven years of employment. 
• Work/Life Balance Programs 
  • To help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges, NCTCOG provides an employee assistance program, prepaid legal services, lunch and learn seminars, alternate work schedules, alternate commute programs, and an on-site gym. 
• Professional Development 
  • NCTCOG is committed to professional development and provides a wide range of training opportunities-both online and traditional classroom sessions. It covers applicable professional development expenses, professional memberships, and licenses, as well as tuition reimbursement 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: 
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 
 
Background Check & Drug Testing: 
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening. 
 
E-Verify: 
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. 
 
Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.