Manager, Grants & Programs

JOB SUMMARY:

The Grants and Program Associate is responsible for coordinating, managing and executing activities related to programs and initiatives of the grant making arm of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. The position will include implementation the current grants strategy, management of a specific grant making portfolio, and support of the OPEN network transition to self-sustainability.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide program support to the Foundation’s grantees and program partners.
Manage the grants portfolio.
Assist in developing and executing the annual program goals and objectives of the Foundation.
Balance the programmatic demands of each area and focus on creating the maximum number of successful products or outcomes possible.
Work with grantees to review and refine progress for which the grant was rewarded.
Develop a plan for next grant, review and assess needs (including helping them find the next source for their grants, transition – Community Center goal).
Support grantees through process of inputting their proposals into Fluxx.
Management Flux workflow – moves grants to proposal, internal review, final review, letters, reports and results.
Check-in calls with grantees.
Help to design and support convening’s (transitional in 2019 to business operations).
Other duties as needed or required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration (or related field) or equivalent, relevant work experience.
3 years’ experience in Grants and Programs management.
Well-organized and superior organizational, written and oral communication skills, particularly presentation skills.
Knowledge of the health care industry.
Well-organized and superior organizational, written and oral communication skills, particularly presentation skills.
Proficient with general computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Ability to make good judgment conclusions based on data available with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Attends additional training as requested/deemed necessary
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively.
Manual dexterity and sitting is required in carrying out position own position responsibilities (i.e. use of personal computer).
Ability to travel or move about within and outside serviced facilities required.
Incumbent works primarily in either a private or shared office environment.