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.

Responsibilities

• Aid in grant preparation by assembling, formatting, and organizing grant applications and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with staff to gather narratives, budgets, and attachments.
• grant packages submitted completed packages for internal review and approval.
• Track submission status by monitoring progress of grants under review and following up as needed.
• Review documents for accuracy by checking materials for completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Maintain grant trackers by updating logs and tracking tools for leadership reporting.
• Elevate unresolved grant-related issues to the Grants Manager and Administrative Compliance Chief.
• Support funding source tracking by helping identify activities supported by multiple funding sources or spanning fiscal years.
• Review internal reports to check reconciliation or status reports to ensure grant activities are accurately captured.
• Carry out other grant-related administrative tasks as assigned within the role.
• Assist with meeting preparation by assisting with scheduling, preparing agendas, and organizing materials for grant-related meetings.
• Maintain communication logs by keeping records of emails, updates, and follow-ups related to grant activities.
• Aid in training materials by helping prepare handouts, guides, and reference materials for staff involved in grant processes.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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.