Grants Management Assistant

About the role

The Prince George’s County Department of Health is seeking a Grants Management Assistant (Administrative Assistant IA) grade A18 position in the Grants Management Division. This is full-performance para-professional grants administration work performed in a variety of organizational settings to support operations engaged in developing, managing, and monitoring grant-funded programs for the agency or County.

Responsibilities

• Aid in grant preparation: Help assemble, format, and organize grant applications and supporting documents.
• Collect required materials: Coordinate with staff to gather narratives, budgets, and attachments.
• Route grant packages: Submit completed packages for internal review and approval.
• Track submission status: Monitor progress of grants under review and follow up as needed.
• Review documents for accuracy: Check materials for completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Maintain grant trackers: Update logs and tracking tools for leadership reporting.
• Solve issues: Elevate unresolved grant-related issues to the Grants Manager and Administrative Compliance Chief.
• Support funding source tracking: Help identify activities supported by multiple funding sources or spanning fiscal years.
• Review internal reports: Check reconciliation or status reports to ensure grant activities are accurately captured.
• Perform additional duties: Carry out other grant-related administrative tasks as assigned within the role.
• Prepare for meetings: Assist with scheduling, preparing agendas, and organizing materials for grant-related meetings.
• Maintain communication logs: Keep records of emails, updates, and follow-ups related to grant activities.
• Help with training materials: Help prepare handouts, guides, and reference materials for staff involved in grant processes.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Liberal Arts, one of the Social Sciences, or Public or Business Administration; or field closely related to assignment/functional area.
• Some experience in secretarial and general clerical work or related functional area.

Qualifications

• Each applicant must include information clearly demonstrating the above qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

• Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• Tentative Interview Dates: Mid to late July 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
• Job Location: 9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
• Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties. Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee.
• Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
• ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.
• For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
• INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George’s County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
• Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.