Grant Administrator​/Economic Development Liaison

EXEMPT POSITION:
No

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 to $70,000

BENEFITS:
Fully benefited position

DIVISION:
Non-Union, Non-Exempt

WORK LOCATION:

City Hall

DEPARTMENT:
Community and Economic Development

DATE:
May 22, 2024

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Under the supervision of the Director of Community Safety & Development, the Grant Administrator / Economic Development Liaison will lead the development of county, state, federal, non-profit and private grant funding for the City of Romulus, as well as administer implementation and reporting for awarded grants. The Grant Administrator / Economic Development Liaison will research, analyze and prepare, as well as complete projects assigned by the Director of Community Safety & Development, including non-grant related projects.

The Grant Administrator / Economic Development Liaison will be responsible for the identification, engagement and solicitation of current and prospective donors to ensure a diversified funding stream for the city and its component units. The position is responsible for identifying grant opportunities that help achieve city goals and objectives. The position will work with city departments and component units; such as the district court, animal shelter, library, and various city boards and committees to secure funding to meet ongoing and future needs.

This position is also responsible for keeping a grant database, compiling grant applications and establishing grant writing and management policies for the city. The position will collaborate closely with city departments, component organizations, grantors and community organizations on various projects and will work to secure and manage financial support for the strategic initiatives identified by the department’s administration by researching and identifying new funding opportunities, and coordinating the development, submission, and management of grant applications and awards from public and private sources.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function in a satisfactory manner.