0600- Federal Grant Coordinator

Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Title: 0600- Federal Grant Coordinator State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I Hiring Range: 41,655-44,166 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website: www.nsu.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Organizational Objective: The Grant Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Systems & Processing and is responsible for coordinating the implementation of program controls to ensure that program integrity and compliance are adhered to for federal Title IV to include the Federal Pell Grant (FPELL), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal TEACH Grant programs. The Grant Coordinator handles all facets of the Federal Pell Grant program which disburses $14 million annually to ensure accuracy as well as the awarding of FSEOG and TEACH Grant funds. In addition, the Grant Coordinator is responsible for monthly reconciliation of the federal programs. The Grant Coordinator is also responsible for the transfer monitoring program, processing of summer school applicants, and reviewing enrollment verification records in the National Student Clearinghouse (NCS) to ensure data is reported accurately and timely. The Grant Coordinator will work closely with the Office of the Registrar to ensure proper reporting of enrollment and degree status updates reporting between the Colleague Student Information System and the Federal Department of Education online systems (NSC and the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS). Purpose of Position: The purpose of the position is to ensure that the University maintains program integrity and compliance with federal and state regulations as it relates to federal Title IV as well as compliance with the Office of the Inspector General. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of Financial Aid software programs Knowledge of the Colleague system preferred Ability to make independent decisions and sound judgement Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional aid regulations and requirements. Ability to apply knowledge, interpret, and make decisions regarding regulatory statutes Ability to work with diverse populations Ability to work well in a team environment, with a high degree of accuracy, courtesy, timeliness, and structure Excellent written and oral communication skills, patience, and commitment to customer services Preferred Qualifications At least two years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office Additional Considerations You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. EEO Statement NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 7578238160 Email: Emailed material is not accepted. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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