Ohio Arts Council · 1 week ago
Investment Associate
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$54K/yr - $54K/yr
0+ years expThe Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. They are looking for a dedicated Investment Associate to support agency grant-making activities for organizations and individuals, ensuring sound stewardship of public funds and assisting in various administrative functions.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Facilitate grants administration work for all agency grant programs: monitor applications to assigned grant program areas; input and maintain data for applicants and grantees; prepare application materials for review panels; attend and provide technical support at panel meetings; input funding recommendations and prepare grants reports for review and approval; monitor and evaluate grant activities to assure adherence to grant agreement terms and compliance with relevant program guidelines; review submitted reports for completeness and accuracy; participate in program policy development work as directed
Read, interpret, and prepare technical reports: review applicant and grantee budgets, audits, and other documentation for completeness; assist in reviewing grantee budgetary materials for sound financial practices
Maintain excellent public relations: provide technical assistance to constituents over the phone, via email, virtually, and in-person; answer inquiries about grant program deadlines, eligibility requirements, award reporting, and other issues; conduct periodic site visits and other in-state constituent travel, especially to areas that have previously been underserved
Maintain the agency’s online grant application system: be knowledgeable about system performance, functionality, and periodic upgrades or enhancements; provide reports and other outputs for board and agency leadership; perform routine updates to forms and configuration settings in response to user feedback; provide training and troubleshooting for staff as needed
Assist with special programs and projects: assist in special events (e.g. conferences, workshops, meetings, displays); represent the Investment Office in work teams and ad hoc committees as directed; perform other duties as directed in the agency strategic plan
Qualification
Required
A cover letter and two professional references are required to be considered for this position
Three courses or nine months' experience in contract & grant preparation
Three courses or nine months' experience in accounting
Three months' training or three months' experience in public relations
Or six months' experience as Grants Coordinator 1, 63161
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
Knowledge of supervisory principles/techniques
Knowledge of public relations
Knowledge of contract & grant preparation
Knowledge of accounting
Knowledge of budgeting
Skill in operation of personal computer
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions
Ability to develop complex reports & position papers
Ability to gather, collate, & classify information about data, people, or things
Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, & percentages
Company
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio Arts Council is a state organization that provides funding and support for quality artistic endeavors.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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