Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

TitleGrant Program Assistant (4 positions)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50039 to $66665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address 515 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description Primary Purpose

The Grant Program Assistant assists the Grant Program Assistant II, Grant Administrator I and II, Senior Grant Administrator, and Counsel’s Office with the administration, implementation and tracking of DASNY’s grant programs, including all necessary programmatic, administrative and clerical tasks relating thereto.

 
Essential Functions

Perform data entry in the Grants database to maintain complete and correct grant records, both for newly activated grant records and various updates as required.
Create and send due diligence packages for newly activated grants.
Conduct follow up activities with Grantee on due diligence packages by phone call and e-mail when assigned to the Call Center function.
Monitor the Grants Inboxes as assigned, respond to the message directly or refer the message to the appropriate grants staff in a timely manner as needed.
Interact with prospective or current grant recipients regarding the grant award, diligence, and disbursement process as directed.
Review grant diligence information for eligibility and completeness within established program parameters and consult with appropriate Grant staff as necessary.
Attend meetings and conference calls with Grantees and internal DASNY staff as directed to discuss the grantee, the projects to be funded with grant funds, and the grant administration process; prepare information for meetings and discussions as requested.
Draft and review grant administration documentation, including customary forms and correspondence such as cover letters, due diligence paperwork, request for approval letters, Grantee Questionnaires and Grant Disbursement Agreements.
Verify internal DASNY reviews are finalized and confirm all documentation has been submitted to the appropriate reviewer as required.
Monitor assigned grant records on a routine basis, including the maintenance of records, databases, spreadsheets and other internal/external reports; identify and describe potential problems or delays encountered and relay any relevant information to the Grant Administrator, Senior Grant Administrator and/or Counsel's Office, as appropriate.
Ensure the confidentiality of information gathered during the review and processing of grant applications.
Create purchase orders in DASNY’s financial system upon execution of grant contracts.
Monitor and complete grant closeouts and cutbacks in the Grants Administration database.
Complete project setups utilizing the Statewide Financial System.
Execute vendor setup requests and submit to Accounts Payable Unit for processing.
Archive paper grant files as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Provide grant program information support to other staff and units as needed.
Oversee file maintenance for the grant programs.
Undertake special assignments as directed.
Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).


Supervision

N/A

 
Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

Occasional travel may be required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle.  This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments.  Overtime or extended work hours may be required.


Work Environment

Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following:  PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; or Associate’s degree and three years relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of DASNY relevant experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience. 



Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Business or related field and three years relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Experience working with the public in person, on the telephone and/or via electronic communication, data gathering and large database administration, writing and compiling reports and grant administration.



Essential Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated judgment and discretion in matters of confidentiality.

Additional Comments Benefits information: 

DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: 

Choice of several health insurance plans
Dental & vision insurance
Membership in the NYS Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
13 vacation days per year
13 sick days per year
 5 days of personal leave per year
12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
Tuition reimbursement
Training & development opportunities

We offer additional benefits, which includes: 

Limited Work from Home (LWFH) – additional telecommute days according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Maria Pantuosco

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Recruiting@dasny.org

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease copy and paste the following link to apply:

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/DOR1000DASNY/JobBoard/fa77be2f-2f91-4253-a56e-02d5460585df/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a0b19282-9f7e-42b1-a90c-38f5c485a7e3&sourceId=51d22c90-91cb-4dbb-9cc2-8cd94492d1fb

DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.