Grant Compliance Coordinator

Grant Compliance Coordinator

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Grant Compliance Coordinator

Salary

$59,321.60 – $92,040.00 Annually

Location

Des Moines – 50319 – Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-03462

Agency

309 Iowa Workforce Development

Opening Date

04/10/2024

Closing Date

4/28/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Patrick Rice – patrick.rice@iwd.iowa.gov

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Job Description

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is seeking a highly motivated, talented, and resourceful individual to become our Grant Compliance Coordinator ( Workforce Program Coordinator) at our 1000 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA office.

In this position you will be assisting:

• Analyzing data related to program coordination.

• Establish program and policy objectives that contribute to accomplishing the strategic mission of Iowa Workforce Development.

• Review and understand grant budget for compliance.

• Update and maintain data tracking measures for both fiscal and programmatic review.

• Strengthen active partnerships at the sate and local level with key stakeholders.

• Analyze and interpret complex material such as government laws, regulations, and procedures.

• Communicate and coordinate information to peers, stakeholders and between multiple departments, including Legal and Finance Divisions.

In this role as a Grant Compliance Coordinator, you will be an integral part of administering Iowa Workforce Development’s state and federal grants and awards. You will be responsible for providing general support for sub-recipient expense reimbursement, sub-recipient reporting requirements, and other general guidance for program managers along with receiving grant funds from Iowa Workforce Development.

The successful candidate, under the direct supervision of the Grants Program Bureau Chief, will be responsible for maintain grant compliance for various state and federal grant opportunities. You will review both past and current programmatic and financial documentation related to grant opportunities and close out processes to ensure compliance.

The Grant Compliance Coordinator will act as the lead monitor and compliance officer for all past and future grant awards administered by the bureau and validate submitted financial and programmatic documentation to ensure grant compliance.

You will coordinate with the Grant Team and provide assistance related to multiple grant opportunities with fluctuating compliance requirements and monitor updates of legislation as it pertains to grant opportunities. Review all grant policies and procedures to align with federal and state grant compliance guidelines.

Perform other duties assigned.

Agency Overview

As of July 1, 2023, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services has become part of Iowa Workforce Development.

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers and to connecting employers to available workers through our IowaWORKS partnership.

IWD continually strives to improve processes and align the organization to provide effective, demand-driven products and services. IWD staff in Des Moines consists of administrative services, disability determination services, information technology, labor market information, unemployment insurance services, vocational rehabilitation services, and workforce services. The agency also maintains a statewide delivery system of IowaWORKS Centers and satellite and expansion offices where both employers and job seeking Iowans can receive workforce assistance.

Employer Highlights

IWD is focused on serving Iowans and providing outstanding customer service. Our strength is driven by the skills and talents of our people. IWD offers a rewarding team atmosphere, a flexible working environment, and a great total compensation package for our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)

• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)

• Hybrid telework opportunities for eligible classifications

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Leave

• Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

If you’re looking for a career with a well-respected organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place!

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

No applicant for employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Select positions will be subject to a criminal background check.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university and experience equaling three years of full-time work involving employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education to a maximum of four years;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting graduate level course work in business or public administration, economics, planning or closely related areas for experience on the basis of 30 semester hours for each year of required experience to a maximum of two years;

OR

current employees of the Iowa Workforce Development Department can qualify with two years of full-time work involving employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/WorkforceProgramCoordinator-00809.pdf)

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

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Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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  Have you graduated from a four-year college or university?IF YES- How many years do you have of full-time work involving employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis?

• I have not graduated from a four-year college/university

• Less than two years of the identified experience

• Two years to less than three years of the identified experience

• Three years or more of the identified experience

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  How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education AND experience in full-time work involving employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience. A MAXIMUM OF 120 HOURS (4 YEARS) MAY BE COUNTED.

• I do not have any of the education and experience

• Less than four years of a combination of education and experience in the identified areas

• Four years to less than seven years of a combination of education and experience in the identified areas

• Seven years or more of a combination of education and experience in the identified areas

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  Are you a current employee of Iowa Workforce Development?IF YES- How many years do you have of full-time work involving employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis for Iowa Workforce Development?

• I am not a current employee of Iowa Workforce Development

• Less than two years of the identified experience

• Two years or more of the identified experience

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  How many years do you have of a combination of education and experience substituting GRADUATE level (post bachelor’s degree) course work in business or public administration, economics, planning or closely related areas for experience? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience. A maximum of 60 graduate credits (2 years) may be counted.

• I do not have any of the identified education and experience

• Less than three years of the identified education and experience

• Three years or more of the identified education and experience

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

309 Iowa Workforce Development

Address

1000 E Grand Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/

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