Director of Grants Management

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of over 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Grants Management is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Attorney General Office’s grantmaking activities.  This strategic position will provide oversight for an annual grant portfolio of roughly $50M.  This role oversees the full lifecycle of grants—from shaping grant strategy and reviewing applications to awarding funds and monitoring compliance. The headquarter location for this position is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio. This position will work a hybrid work schedule (requiring 2-3 days in office/week). There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

Grant Program Development

• Collaborate with leadership and program teams to design and refine grantmaking strategies, guidelines, and funding priorities
• Develop grant cycles, timelines, and procedures to support strategic and budgeted initiatives
• Lead outreach and engagement efforts to potential grantees

Application Review and Evaluation

• Manage the grant application and review process, including screening proposals and conducting due diligence
• Coordinate external and internal review panels as needed
• Evaluate applications for alignment with strategic goals and application criteria
• Prepare summaries and funding recommendations for leadership as needed

Awarding And Monitoring

• In collaboration with Business Counsel, draft and issue grant agreements, ensuring legal and financial compliance.
• Establish and execute processes for grant performance and compliance, including accepting, reviewing, and archiving reports, financial documentation, and conducting site visits when necessary
• Track progress toward outcomes and flag issues needing intervention or adjustment

General Grants Management

• Provide technical assistance to applicants and grantees throughout the grant lifecycle
• Maintain accurate grant records
• Generate reports or summaries for internal and external audiences
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations
• Provide leadership and guidance to AGO Sections who independently manage small grantmaking functions and activities

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor’S Degree

-8 years’ or more of progressively responsible experience in grants management, including related contract, compliance, and budget/accounting work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive grant experience and knowledge of best practices in public sector grant making and program management and will have successfully demonstrated capabilities in independently leading, designing, and implementing grant policies and compliance processes.
• Public sector or non-profit grant experience

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

• The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
• The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).
• AGO#: 25-09-185

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

In addition, an internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.