Job Details

Grants Services Manager

Grants Services Manager

Department: Finance

Program: Finance

Reports To: Finance Director

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Grants Services Manager position provides leadership and technical oversight in developing and managing all federal, state and private grants of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.

Essential Functions

Facilitate pre-application meetings with staff to establish timeline for completion and task assignments

Work with staff to prepare proposals to maintain current funding levels, and to seek funding for new programs

Work collaboratively with others to write, edit and prepare grant proposals such as project narratives, grant-specific budgets, and standard forms with sufficient time for internal review, revisions and submission to the granting agency

Create and gather supporting material for grant proposals such as job descriptions, resumes, organizational charts, bibliographies, etc

Draft and obtain letters of support, letters of commitment, and Tribal resolutions

Maintain the necessary records, files, reports, databases and resource material pertinent to grants activities to ensure effective Grants department operations and compliance with federal, state, local and Tribal regulations

Review Notice of Awards, distribute to program staff

Schedule and facilitate post-award meetings to advise necessary staff on approved grant proposals

Work with staff to effectively communicate awarded program goals and objectives, scope, feasibility, and grant compliance requirements

Support program staff in coordinating, developing, and administering grant programs

Assist with programmatic reporting and grant close-out, as requested; Maintains all KIT policies, KIT procedures and strict confidentiality of all KIT information

Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience: Five years (5) of experience in grant management and administration

Preferred: Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification: Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)

Special Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire, Proven organizational and project management skills, Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines, Attention to detail required, Ability to adapt well to change, Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others