Grants Administrator - Charleston International Airport

• Conducts research to identify, apply for, administer, supervise, coordinate, and monitor federal, state, and local grants or loans by applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines. Interacts with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that grant projects comply with program guidelines for expenditure, funding, and accountability. Investigates, researches, and analyzes legislation relating to federal, state, and local grant programs.
• Obtains access to new legislation relating to current and future programs; Works in close conjunction with organization directors to determine programs that could be funded through grants; Prepares grant applications and proposals for submittal; including writing, reviewing, and editing grant applications and proposals.
• Coordinates and participates in local governmental meetings related to grant needs and applications. Prepares monthly reports on funded and non-funded project status. Maintains and verifies payment records, reviews invoices, and records receipts. 
• Coordinates with engineers and contractors to ensure timely completion of grants/loans. Assists in setting short and long-range goals for the department relating to financial and informational data processing needs and technology. 
• Provides answers to inquiries from individuals requesting assistance.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business administration, preferably with some responsible experience in obtaining grants, administration of grants, or in an appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Possession of a valid South Carolina driver’s license. 

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a joint civil-military airport located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The airport is operated by the Charleston County Aviation Authority under a joint-use agreement with Joint Base Charleston. It is South Carolina's largest and busiest airport. The runways at CHS are owned by the U.S. Air Force and Joint Base Charleston and are shared through what is the longest running civilian/military join-use agreement of its kind with the Department of Defense. The airport, located in North Charleston, is approximately 12 miles (19 km) northwest of downtown Charleston. The airport is also home to the Boeing facility that assembles the 787 Dreamliner. Interested candidates should visit our website iflychs.com to apply.