What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Director - Planning and Management - Finance Department - Remote or Hybrid Work Schedule position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)?
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Under limited supervision, the Grants Director - Planning and Management will oversee the operations of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Grants Planning and Development team, and the Grants Management team. Provides oversight and ensures accurate and compliant programmatic reporting and financial reporting in conjunction with the Grants Accounting and Reporting team. Coordinates oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting for grant related processes with the Grants Accounting and Reporting team. Acts as liaison between ANTHC and external funders to ensure accuracy and timely reporting for funding agreements.
Responsibilities
Manage the daily operations of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Grants Planning and Development (GPD) and the Grants Management (GM). Lead the GPDD and GM team as it relates to strategy, operations, financial management, and personnel management.
Oversees the delivery of highest quality grant planning and development and grants management services to organizations and leaders in the Alaska Tribal Health System (external customers) and to program managers and division leadership (internal customers).
Effectively networks, monitors and responds to division needs related to ANTHC grants planning and development and grants management services, and serves as the division liaison with a diverse number of departments providing services such as researching grant opportunities, scoping grant notices of funding against established guidelines, and coordinates submission of application with support documentation.
Facilitates effective communication, problem resolution and increased efficiencies on behalf of the division and represents division needs in these areas.
Responds to strategic planning priorities identified by the ANTHC Board of Directors and Consortium leadership.
Works individually and collectively with Consortium leadership to identify emerging needs for grant funding.
Directs all pre-award ANTHC grant activities, to include research and identification of funding needs; planning, coordination and development of proposals in alignment with strategic priorities; coordination of leadership approvals; and submission on or before deadlines.
Oversees and directs funding strategies, proposals and grant management tasks for Tribes and other partners in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Directs the efficient flow of grants through their lifecycles, ensuring proposal and reporting compliance, and adherence to funding agreements.
Provides direction and guidance on pre-award risk, due diligence and compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Develops Grants Planning and Grants Management policies and procedures in alignment with internal and external compliance requirements.
Identifies, develops, implements, and communicates appropriate compliance policies and procedures.
Employs continuous improvement efforts for systems improvement, customer service, due diligence, and monitoring of grant activities.
Works with Grants Management staff and internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
Provides technical support to the Alaska Tribal Health System on matters related to grant development and proposals and grants administration.
Ensures all grants management staff optimize processes, and allocations in their systems.
Work closely with grants accounting to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
Manages and tracks grants; provides leadership, direction and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills; develops goals and priorities; assigns projects and tasks; and supports staff activities and accomplishments.
Serves on division leadership team, supporting and collaborating with division leaders to continually improve and adapt departmental structure and resources to meet program needs.
Represents the department in work associated with corporate leadership initiatives, development planning and implementation, and in outcome measurement, review, performance and reporting.
Provides internal consulting related to grants planning, development, and management.
Facilitates and manages collaborative relationships with Alaska Tribal Health System partners and other organizations on project development and implementation.
Completes internal and external written and oral reports professionally and in a timely manner.
Oversees both Grants Planning and Development and Grants Management staff, providing leadership, direction, and guidance.
Supports development of goals and priorities in conjunction with employees and assigns tasks and projects.
Develops staff skills and training plans.
Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations.
Manages special projects as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Master’s degree in business, communications, healthcare administration, or related field preferred. CPA, CGFM or similar certification with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business can substitute for the master’s degree. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work-related experience, education or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Non-supervisory – Five (5) years of successful writing, grant management and/or grant compliance experience in a non-profit setting. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory – Three (3) years of experience in a management position supervising professional and other employees in an integrated work team.
Preferred Experience Qualification
Experience in non-profit or the Alaska Tribal Health System.
Additional Requirements
Presentations and communication to larger groups of individuals including Board or Committee.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Under limited supervision, the Grants Director - Planning and Management will oversee the operations of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Grants Planning and Development team, and the Grants Management team. Provides oversight and ensures accurate and compliant programmatic reporting and financial reporting in conjunction with the Grants Accounting and Reporting team. Coordinates oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting for grant related processes with the Grants Accounting and Reporting team. Acts as liaison between ANTHC and external funders to ensure accuracy and timely reporting for funding agreements.
Responsibilities
Manage the daily operations of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Grants Planning and Development (GPD) and the Grants Management (GM). Lead the GPDD and GM team as it relates to strategy, operations, financial management, and personnel management.
Oversees the delivery of highest quality grant planning and development and grants management services to organizations and leaders in the Alaska Tribal Health System (external customers) and to program managers and division leadership (internal customers).
Effectively networks, monitors and responds to division needs related to ANTHC grants planning and development and grants management services, and serves as the division liaison with a diverse number of departments providing services such as researching grant opportunities, scoping grant notices of funding against established guidelines, and coordinates submission of application with support documentation.
Facilitates effective communication, problem resolution and increased efficiencies on behalf of the division and represents division needs in these areas.
Responds to strategic planning priorities identified by the ANTHC Board of Directors and Consortium leadership.
Works individually and collectively with Consortium leadership to identify emerging needs for grant funding.
Directs all pre-award ANTHC grant activities, to include research and identification of funding needs; planning, coordination and development of proposals in alignment with strategic priorities; coordination of leadership approvals; and submission on or before deadlines.
Oversees and directs funding strategies, proposals and grant management tasks for Tribes and other partners in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Directs the efficient flow of grants through their lifecycles, ensuring proposal and reporting compliance, and adherence to funding agreements.
Provides direction and guidance on pre-award risk, due diligence and compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Develops Grants Planning and Grants Management policies and procedures in alignment with internal and external compliance requirements.
Identifies, develops, implements, and communicates appropriate compliance policies and procedures.
Employs continuous improvement efforts for systems improvement, customer service, due diligence, and monitoring of grant activities.
Works with Grants Management staff and internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
Provides technical support to the Alaska Tribal Health System on matters related to grant development and proposals and grants administration.
Ensures all grants management staff optimize processes, and allocations in their systems.
Work closely with grants accounting to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
Manages and tracks grants; provides leadership, direction and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills; develops goals and priorities; assigns projects and tasks; and supports staff activities and accomplishments.
Serves on division leadership team, supporting and collaborating with division leaders to continually improve and adapt departmental structure and resources to meet program needs.
Represents the department in work associated with corporate leadership initiatives, development planning and implementation, and in outcome measurement, review, performance and reporting.
Provides internal consulting related to grants planning, development, and management.
Facilitates and manages collaborative relationships with Alaska Tribal Health System partners and other organizations on project development and implementation.
Completes internal and external written and oral reports professionally and in a timely manner.
Oversees both Grants Planning and Development and Grants Management staff, providing leadership, direction, and guidance.
Supports development of goals and priorities in conjunction with employees and assigns tasks and projects.
Develops staff skills and training plans.
Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations.
Manages special projects as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of effective management and leadership practices.
- Knowledge of strategic planning processes and facilitation of strategic planning.
- Knowledge of grant application and administration processes.
- Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.
- Knowledge of the Alaska Tribal Health System.
- Knowledge of federal research program resources, protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Knowledge of standard budgeting and budget analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs.
- Skill in group facilitation.
- Skill in leading professional work groups and skilled employees.
- Skill in managing staff and delegating work tasks.
- Skill in working independently.
- Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Skill in researching, reading, interpreting and writing grants.
- Skill in developing, refining and improving performance metrics.
- Skill in developing and implementing strategic plans, objectives, goals, measures and procedures.
- Skill in reading and interpreting legal documents.
- Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
Master’s degree in business, communications, healthcare administration, or related field preferred. CPA, CGFM or similar certification with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business can substitute for the master’s degree. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work-related experience, education or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Non-supervisory – Five (5) years of successful writing, grant management and/or grant compliance experience in a non-profit setting. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory – Three (3) years of experience in a management position supervising professional and other employees in an integrated work team.
Preferred Experience Qualification
Experience in non-profit or the Alaska Tribal Health System.
Additional Requirements
Presentations and communication to larger groups of individuals including Board or Committee.
