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Grants Training & Development Specialist

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Harris County

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Education & Teaching
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in a related field, 8+ years in grant writing and training, strong project management and communication skills, and experience with metrics and program development.
  • You will develop and coordinate grants training programs, collaborate with experts, track key metrics, and enhance communication while fostering grant management expertise across departments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Administration, or related field.
  • At least (8) years of work experience required, including demonstrably successful grant writing, team supervision, project management, and prior training program development or similar experience. Grant Writing and/or training material portfolio samples will be required.
  • Knowledge of training and coaching best practices.
  • Knowledge of change management best practices.
  • Knowledge of customer relationship management systems and project management systems.
  • Project management skills, including managing multiple projects on defined deadlines.
  • Relationship management and communication skills, including engagement across internal departments in a matrixed environment, third-party consultants, outside experts, and with community partners.
  • Experience in metric design, managing to key performance indicators, and outcome evaluation.
  • Strong writing, presentation, and meeting management skills.
  • Ability to lead development of a program or event, from concept to stakeholder buy-in, budgeting for necessary resources, and implementation.
  • Ability to operate within a program start-up environment and handle the associated ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Create a robust internal grants process onboarding training program, including written, video, and interactive materials that provide an overview of the full grants lifecycle within Harris County.
  • Coordinate with Human Resources (HR) to integrate grants onboarding training programming into the official HRRM process for all staff Countywide who will be supporting a grants function in any Department.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts in the County Attorney’s Office (CAO), County Auditor’s Office (AUD), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Purchasing Office, and HRRM to collaborate in development of training programming and materials that accurately reflect each of their roles in the grants lifecycle.
  • Develop an ongoing grants training program with regularly-scheduled opportunities for Countywide grants staff to engage on grants topics of interest, grants management best practices and thought leadership, and continuing education credits with professional associations related to grant writing, grant management, programmatic compliance, and grant accounting.
  • Develop a Countywide conference dedicated to the topic of grants management, elevating subject matter experts from both within and outside of the County on relevant best practices and in-depth training opportunities.
  • Develop an internal professional development or certification program that allows for in-depth subject matter expertise development for Countywide grants staff in each phase of their grants career.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts in the County Attorney’s Office (CAO), County Auditor’s Office (AUD), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Purchasing Office, and HRRM to collaborate on panel discussions and interactive trainings.
  • Support the Director, Grants Management in development of streamlined grants training workflows, socialize prospective changes with internal stakeholders, and manage deliverable production to support the associated policy approval process.
  • Collaborate with the Grants Production team, the OCA’s Technical Assistance & Performance (TAP) team, and HRRM to develop a real-time reporting function to measure and track assigned key performance indicators for the grants training function (ex: events / classes held, registration / attendance rates, number of internal grant certifications completed, number of continuing education credits earned, etc.).
  • Coordinate with the OCA Communications team to develop and update content shared with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with County departments and partners to identify and document grant training success stories.

FAQs

What is the application process for the Grants Training & Development Specialist position?

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, an updated resume, and grant writing and/or training material portfolio samples as part of the application process.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Administration, or a related field is required, along with at least 8 years of relevant work experience, including successful grant writing, team supervision, project management, and training program development.

Is prior experience in local government training programs preferred?

Yes, prior experience in developing and managing a local government or organizational training program, particularly in grants administration, is preferred.

What are the typical working hours for this position?

The typical working hours are Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A minimum of two days per week in the office is expected.

What is the salary range for the Grants Training & Development Specialist position?

The salary ranges from $47.39 to $72.37 per hour, depending on qualifications, based on 26 pay periods.

Are benefits provided for this position?

Yes, Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, vacation days, and professional development opportunities for regular (full-time) employees.

Who will I report to in this role?

The Grants Training & Development Specialist will report to the Director of Grants Management within the Office of County Administration.

What are the main duties of the Grants Training & Development Specialist?

Duties include creating onboarding training programs, developing ongoing grants training, coordinating with other departments, managing data analytics and reporting for training functions, and communicating successes in grant training.

Is there a criminal history check required for this position?

Yes, this position is subject to a criminal history check, and only relevant convictions will be considered.

Will this position involve collaboration with other departments?

Yes, the role requires collaboration with multiple departments, including the County Attorney’s Office, County Auditor’s Office, Office of Management and Budget, Purchasing Office, and Human Resources.

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Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2000 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 3,400,578 (though a 2007 estimate placed the population at 4,011,475), making it the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States. Its county seat is Houston.