ECHO Grant Coordinator

ECHO Grant Coordinator

Department/s ECHO

FLSA Classification Non-Exempt

Reports to ECHO Director

Primary Contacts CCC staff, YCEA staff, community members, child care owners, administrators, and staff

Status This is a grant funded position.

Job summary

The ECHO Grant Coordinator works under the guidance of the ECHO Director to provide staff support in the grant approval and grant management process including grant reconciliation; the goal of ECHO is to increase the number of low- income children enrolled in high quality early childhood education programs in York County.

This description is an outline of job duties, tasks, and functions and is not exhaustive and/or all-inclusive and is subject to change.

Summary of Grants Specialist job responsibilities

Assists with creating and maintaining grant review process for grants and funding opportunities for early childhood education providers.

Recruit grant applicants, monitor the application process, communicate with participants, answer questions, maintain standards and commitment.

Creates and maintains filing system for grant documents, processes, and applications.

Assists in data collection and production of reports.

Reviews award applications for meaningful relation to the requirements of the grant, and for compliance with applicable state and federal regulations; communicates with programs to obtain clarifications and missing documentation/information.

Administers grant review committee and participates in grant information sessions.

Assists with creating and maintaining the fiscal monitoring process.

Maintains current and accurate records using Foundant Software, PELICAN, PD Registry, and internal spreadsheets.

Attends and participates in agency, department, and other meetings and training opportunities.

Represents ECHO and Community Connections for Children at community visibility events.

Promotes and supports the mission, values and goals of Community Connections for Children, maintaining high performance standards.

Administrative support includes but is not limited to meeting minutes, scheduling, and planning.

Regularly reports activities, successes, and challenges to the ECHO Director.

Core Competencies

Ability to understand, analyze, and make recommendations for systems improvement.

Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and work productively with a diverse population of internal and external clients.

Excellent communication skills, including telephone etiquette, listening skills, and the ability to respond sensitively and empathetically to the needs of others.

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and appropriately among competing demands.

Ability to independently plan, organize, and complete assigned work correctly and professionally within specified time frames.

Ability to take initiative and work independently and be a good team player.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to excel at details and work under pressure.

Understanding of confidentiality issues and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all working relationships.

Ability to maintain complete and accurate files and records.

Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles and adherence to CCC’s DEI policy statement.

Demonstrates a commitment to safety and compliance.

Exhibits sound decision making.

Ability to enter, manipulate and retrieve data in Foundant Grant Software, PELICAN, PD Registry, and Excel.

Proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MSOffice preferred).

Ability to input, access, manipulate, and retrieve information from a computer, use a telephone and mobile phone.

Normal physical demands associated with work in an office environment, including lifting, bending, and carrying.

Minimum qualifications and experience

Preferred associate’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Bilingual preferred.

Grant administration and software experience preferred.

Work schedule

Rotation Schedule: Weeks 1, 2, 3 – 8-hour shift Mon. – Fri., hours as assigned, ½ hour lunch break

Week 4 – 7.5-hour shift Mon. – Thurs., hours as assigned, ½ hour lunch break

CCC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or family status or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal law except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in York, PA 17401