Child Care Aware Grants Administrator (state Program Administrator)

Hennepin Technical College

Pine City, US
Base: $23.98 - $34.69; bonus/equity: not specified...
Administer child care aware grant programs
Ensure compliant fund distribution
Support providers throughout grant lifecycle
This position administers Child Care Aware grant programs across the NE District (17 counties), including Regional Grants and Parent Aware Quality Improvement Grants

Job Summary

  • This position administers Child Care Aware grant programs across the NE District (17 counties), including Regional Grants and Parent Aware Quality Improvement Grants.
  • The role ensures compliant, timely, and effective distribution of funds and supports providers throughout the grant lifecycle.
  • Benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance, and a Pension Plan.

Matching Summary

This position administers Child Care Aware grant programs across the NE District (17 counties), including Regional Grants and Parent Aware Quality Improvement Grants.

Salary

Base: $23.98 - $34.69; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Great benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer Child Care Aware grant programs
  • Ensure compliant fund distribution
  • Support providers throughout grant lifecycle
  • Budget management and fiscal decisions
  • Compile, analyze, and report data

Nice-to-have

  • Communicate effectively with diverse audiences
  • Explain technical or regulatory information
  • Support meetings, trainings, and collaborative work

Key Requirements

  • Two years of work experience in business administration, accounting, public administration, finance, or a related field
  • Associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience
  • Demonstrated experience in budget management
  • Ability to interpret and apply public program and grant requirements
  • Proven ability to compile, analyze, and report data
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated administrative and office proficiency
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to accept work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be able to accept work in the U.S.

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