The Agency Grants Specialist II reports to the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), Executive Director, and is led by the Grants Manager at the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT).  Duties include the fiscal administration of State-funded African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) grants. This position directly supports the missions of MCAAHC and MHT mission by managing grants that support the preservation of Maryland’s African American heritage.

$25.88 - $37.63/hour, progressing to $41.45

Job Duties
·       Prepare, transmit, and coordinate grant agreements and other related legal documents for the AAHPP grant program, in coordination with the Office of the Attorney General, MDP/MHT fiscal staff, and AAHPP Program staff.   
·       Provide direct coordination with and assistance to grantees on matters pertaining to preparation of grant agreements, project progress reports, disbursement requests, financial reporting responsibilities, and project audits. 
·       Review requests for payment/reimbursement submitted by grantees via Program staff, reviewing requests for accuracy, assuring that all expenditures, including the grantee’s match, have been accounted for in accordance with the terms of the Grant Agreement and that sufficient financial backup/documentation has been provided by the grantee.  Prepare grant purchase order and payment requests for approval; coordinate with MDP/MHT fiscal staff on processing.   
·       Maintain project status and auditable records via grants lifecycle management software. 
·       Research and prepare various reports and budget requests, as needed. 
·       Assist with Fiscal Year End accounting. 

Experience: Seven years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience

Apply Here, Closes 5/30/23: 

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