Grants Manager & Administrative Coordinator

The North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO) is a fast-paced working environment that operates on a global level. Our small team is dedicated to working with North Dakota companies to help them grow their business across borders. We frequently engage with business leaders, dignitaries and government officials from all over the world, and our team works diligently to promote North Dakota internationally. The ideal candidate will have the ability to easily shift between projects and commit to providing a high quality of work.

Primary Function

The Grants Manager & Administrative Coordinator is responsible for management and administration of NDTO's state and federal grant programs, including grant compliance, reporting, budget tracking, and coordination with participating companies and grant recipients. This position also provides administrative support through invoice processing, expense tracking, and conducting market research and business intelligence projects that help North Dakota companies in growing their business domestically and internationally.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

*Grant Administration*

• Research, identify, and evaluate state, federal, and private-sector grant opportunities that support NDTO programs, services, and North Dakota exporters.
• Prepare and submit grant applications, proposals, supporting documentation, and program budgets.
• Administer state and federal grants, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, budgets, and reporting deadlines.
• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and program performance to ensure activities remain within approved funding parameters.
• Manage company application processes, eligibility reviews, approvals, and reimbursement requests associated with state and federal grant programs.
• Monitor grant expenditures and perform quarterly reconciliations with accounting records.
• Prepare and submit quarterly, annual, and final grant reports in accordance with granting authority requirements.
• Conduct...