Description:
This position will assist the UTA Coordinated Mobility Department staff in the application, award, and contracting processes for an FTA grant program and other transportation assistance programs. Assist in establishing positive and collaborative relationships with human services agencies and transportation providers. Assist in the management of federal funds granted to human services agencies and local governments to provide transportation services to seniors and people with disabilities. Data entry of past grant awards into the online grant management program. Provide support to subrecipients and the grant administrator in grant related activities. Maintain a positive and supportive relationship with human service providers and local government contacts. Coordinate with other coordinated mobility staff regarding grant related activities such as application creation, quarterly reporting budget monitoring and grant close-out. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
unior level college student or above currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Family/Consumer Studies, or equivalent. Must have attained a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Well-developed work organizational skills
Intermediate level proficiency in Word
Basic proficiency in Excel
Understanding or experience with federal grant programs and requirements preferred
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with diverse individuals and groups.
Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
—OR—
An equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
(UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.)
Application Instructions:
Apply on our website at: www.rideuta.com
For additional questions, please call Human Resources at 801-287-2324