Grants Compliance Coordinator (35674)

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 34,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) seeks a Grants Compliance Coordinator to support its growing Grants Department. The Grants Compliance Coordinator is responsible for monitoring compliance requirements across the tribe’s portfolio of active federal and state grant awards. This position ensures that reporting deadlines, award conditions, and regulatory requirements are met on time and accurately. The Coordinator works closely with the Director of Grants Management, tribal departments, and federal agency contacts to maintain audit readiness and protect the tribe’s funding relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are representative but not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, and special conditions for all active grant awards across tribal departments.
• Maintain a master compliance calendar tracking all federal and state reporting obligations, performance deadlines, and audit milestones.
• Coordinate the collection of programmatic data, progress narratives, and supporting documentation from tribal departments for grant reporting purposes.
• Prepare and submit federal and state grant reports in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and agency-specific requirements.
• Support internal compliance reviews and assist in preparation for federal audits, monitoring site visits, and award close-out procedures.
• Track award modifications, no-cost extensions, budget amendments, and other post-award actions; communicate changes to relevant departments.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready grant files (digital and physical) for all active and closed awards.
• Review grant award documents, special conditions, and agency guidance to identify compliance obligations and flag risks to the Director.
• Liaise with tribal departments to provide compliance guidance and training on grant award requirements.
• Support the deployment and ongoing use of the Euna Grants platform for compliance tracking and reporting workflows.
• Assist with grant close-out procedures including final reporting, financial reconciliation coordination, and file archiving.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not carry direct supervisory responsibility. The incumbent works collaboratively within the Grants Department under the direction of the Director of Grants Management and contributes to team-based coordination across tribal departments.

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

Confidential and sensitive information, including grant award details, federal agency correspondence, financial data, and compliance documentation.

SIGNATORY ABILITY

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in grants administration, compliance monitoring, regulatory compliance, or a closely related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and federal grant compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience working with federal or state grant-funded programs, tribal governments, or public sector organizations preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and compliance obligations simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with grants management software or database systems a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate compliance requirements clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, documentation, and reporting.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be mobile, be able to sit, use hands to type, reach, talk and hear. Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to travel in and out of Palm Springs, California area as needed.