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Project Coordinator - Grant Accountant

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, sick time, long term disability

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Apr 02, 2025

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement	Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970. Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	250032
Job Title:	Project Coordinator - Grant Accountant
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our College Finance Department is seeking to hire a full-time Grant Accountant (Project Coordinator) Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Please complete the online application in its entirety. See our FAQs for more details. Search Information Provide all documents as requested; a resume may not take the place of any one section of the application. Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Project Coordinator
Position Type:	Classified
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:	$27.53 - $40.38 (Classified Hourly Pay Level 14)
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Hourly wage reflects an approximate annual salary of $57,269 - $83,986. New employees may not be placed on the salary schedule higher than any current employee in this classification with the same or greater number of years' relevant experience and education. Lane's robust Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, basic term life insurance, long term disability, vacation leave, personal time and paid sick leave. Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Full-time; Variable work hours based upon department needs; Mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Position Status:	Permanent
Full/Part:	Full-Time
Annual Schedule:	260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13186

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	03/25/2025
Closing Date:	04/16/2025
Applicant Pool:	No
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree with coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Required Experience:	Three (3) years of experience in accounting, grant management/accounting, or financial reporting. One (1) year of the required experience must be in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related.
Preferred Experience	Experience in higher education or nonprofit grant accounting. Experience with federal and state grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Banner.
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address in the optional Supplemental Question how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	This position coordinates and leads the work of College Finance employees. This position plans work, assigns tasks, provides priorities, and trains staff. This position is available to answer questions and troubleshoot problems daily and may have input into hiring decisions and performance evaluations.
Essential Functions:	Grant Financial Management & Compliance Maintain accurate financial records for all grants, ensuring proper fund allocation and compliance Develop and review grant budgets to align with program objectives and institutional policies Monitor expenditures, ensuring funds are used appropriately within the grant period Support grant proposals by providing financial data and budget projections Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) Verify that all grant expenses adhere to institutional policies and funding agency guidelines Financial Reporting & Reconciliation Prepare and submit financial reports as required by grant agreements Perform regular reconciliations of grant accounts to ensure accuracy Process drawdowns, reimbursements, and financial transactions in coordination with the finance team Maintain thorough documentation for audit readiness and compliance Assist with annual audits, ensuring accurate records and adherence to grant terms Process journal entries and adjustments as needed Integrate grant financials into institutional accounting systems Collaboration & Training Provide financial guidance to program directors, faculty, and administrative staff managing grant funds Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for grant accounting Offer training and support to grant project managers on compliance and financial reporting Advise grant writers and project managers on best financial practices for grant applications Other Duties Stay current on evolving grant regulations and best practices Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Other duties as assigned. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:	Reports to and works under the guidance of the Controller. Work is performed independently based on previous knowledge and professional judgment, according to local, state, and federal regulations, applicable laws, College policies and program guidelines. This position may coordinate and lead the work of Administrative Specialists, Project Specialists, hourly employees, volunteers and/or student workers. This position plans work, assigns tasks, provides priorities, and trains staff. This position is available to answer questions and troubleshoot problems daily.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Ability to provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes. Ability to use independent judgment, make critical decisions and exercise leadership. Ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate the project/program assigned. Ability to develop and administer budgets and grants. Ability to analyze program data and make decisions based on the data. Ability to effectively direct the activities of assigned positions.
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. See our FAQs for more details. Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application. Required Documents To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts - See instructions below. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970. Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu How to monitor your application: Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm.
Transcript Instructions:	Unofiicial transcripts are required at the time of interview. If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted. Attach under "Optional Documents", fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Human Resources Posting #250032 Attn: Zack Roush 4000 E. 30th Ave. Building 3, 1st floor Eugene, OR 97405 Fax: (541) 463-3970 E-mail: roushz@lanecc.edu
College and Division Information:
Union Association:	LCC Employees Federation (Classified)