CITY OF BATAVIA
GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR
The City of Batavia is seeking a qualified and motivated Grants Administrator. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in securing external funding that advances the City's strategic priorities, strengthens public services, and supports community initiatives.
Salary Range:
$58,826 – $71,584 annually
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Administer the full grant lifecycle, including application, award, contract management, compliance, and closeout.
- Research, write, and submit grant proposals to governmental, corporate, and private funding sources.
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and funder requirements throughout the grant process.
- Coordinate with City departments to develop grant applications, budgets, and project plans.
- Monitor grant-funded programs, maintain grant records, and oversee required documentation.
- Prepare and submit grant reports, presentations, and other required documentation.
- Build and maintain relationships with funding agencies and community partners.
- Present funding requests and represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
- Improve and manage grant administration processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely submissions.
- Maintain Status for initiatives such as climate smart communities and Pro-Housing to further grant opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Department of Education and one of the following:
- Option A: Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field.
- Option B: Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field, and two (2) years of full-time paid experience in grant writing, grant procurement, fundraising, or administering public or private grant programs.
- Option C: Associate's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in grant writing, grant procurement, fundraising, or administering public or private grant programs.
- Option D: Six (6) years of full-time paid experience in grant writing, grant procurement, fundraising, or administering public or private grant programs
Please send a resume and completed Genesee County Civil Service Application to Jodie Thuerck, Employee Payroll/Insurance Clerk at jthuerck@batavianewyork.com by September 25, 2026.
Applications can be found at www.genesee.gov