Community Grants Manager III- DEHE Climate Initiatives

Salary: 93,538.19-116,918.71 :USD

ANTHC Climate Initiatives Department: The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Center for Environmentally Threatened Communities (CETC) is recruiting a motivated, relationship-oriented leader to support Alaska Communities facing climate change. This position will provide advanced grant management and financial management technical assistance to remote Alaska Native communities with climate adaptation and community development projects to include developing and implementing grant management policies, procedures, and tools in collaboration with community staff and government funding partners. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is creating change from the local to national levels. Benefits include access to over a dozen subsidized health insurance plans, 12 paid holidays, generous paid leave, up to 8% retirement contribution, etc. Please apply to the Community Grants Manager position on the ANTHC jobs website before February 3 or contact Eleanor Huffines ( ehuffines@anthc.org ) with questions.

Summary:
Provides advanced grant management and financial management technical assistance support to remote Alaska Native communities with climate adaptation and community development engineering and construction projects. Co-develops and implements grant and financial management policies, procedures, and tools with community staff and leadership. Provides extensive ongoing assistance and training to communities to achieve compliance with all funding agency requirements.

Responsibilities:

All

S upports communities in creating a systematic approach to managing grant funding efficiently and in compliance with all funding agency requirements. Conducts grant and financial management assessments to identify areas for improvement. Designs and implements information systems, processes, and tools to increase community capabilities, knowledge, and efficiency.

D evelops and maintains outstanding relationships with community staff and leaders despite regular turnover and frequent unexpected challenges.

W orks with community staff and leadership to develop and execute grant implementation plans. Continuously monitors community grant status with respect to project scope, schedule, budget, and funder requirements. Works closely with community staff to detect potential problems and complete deliverables before deadlines. Acts as a liaison between the community and the funder. Facilitates community meetings, work sessions, and trainings regarding grant and financial management.

A ssists with tracking, developing, reviewing, and/or submitting programmatic and financial reports to meet the reporting requirements of the grant. Ensures restricted funds are managed following defined policies and procedures. Assists with establishing contracts, sub-awards, and other grant-funded agreements. Monitors agreements for compliance.

A ssists with problem-solving budget discrepancies, including budget revisions and carryover requests. Responds to requests for grant-related information as needed, including audit and grant monitoring requests.

P rovides extensive technical assistance and training on grant management concepts, funder systems, forms, databases, financial allowances, expenditures, payment, and invoicing systems. Provides guidance on CFRs, rules, regulations, and applicant/funder policies and procedures. Assists with grant closeouts.

P erforms other duties as assigned.

C OMMUNITY GRANTS MANAGER I

U nder close supervision, the Community Grants Manager I implements grant management procedures and provides communities with grant management technical assistance.

C OMMUNITY GRANTS MANAGER II

U nder general supervision, the Community Grants Manager II provides a full range of grant management support services, technical assistance, and training. Responsible for managing a portfolio of awarded projects across multiple communities. Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of grant management procedures, policies, tools, and resources.

C OMMUNITY GRANTS MANAGER III

U nder limited supervision, provides advanced and comprehensive services, including complete grant management support to communities, mentoring and coaching team members, and developing internal and community processes and procedures.

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KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

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A bility to communicate effectively.

A bility to compile letters, forms, and various information as required.

A bility to lead productive meetings.

A bility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

A bility to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

K nowledge of community infrastructure development in rural Alaska.

K nowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native Culture(s).

K nowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

K nowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs.

K nowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

K nowledge of standard budgeting and budget analysis techniques.

K nowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

S kill in working independently.

S kill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.

S kill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.

S kill in public speaking, meeting facilitation, and development of collaborative solutions.

S kill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with internal and external entities such as co-workers, contractors, community leaders, and representatives from other organizations.

S kill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals with various cultural, political, educational, socio-economic, geographic, and linguistic backgrounds.

S kill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.

S kill in operating a personal computer utilizing various software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other office and/or virtual conferencing applications as required.

S kill in designing and layering technical documents and merging text and graphics.

S kill in communicating technical subjects with audiences, including the public, agency leadership, and the media.

C OMMUNITY GRANTS MANAGER I

U nderstanding basic grant management principles and procedures.

A bility to collaborate with stakeholders and project management staff.

P roficiency in basic financial and programmatic reporting.

S trong communication skills and attention to detail.

K nowledge of standard regulations and grant program requirements.

C OMMUNITY GRANTS MANAGER II

I n-depth knowledge of grant management procedures and regulations.

E xperience in conducting post-award coordination meetings and managing grant deliverables.

P roficiency in tracking, reviewing, and submitting multiple programmatic and financial reports.

A bility to manage budget discrepancies and grant-related information requests.

S kill in providing technical assistance and training on grant management concepts.

C OMMUNITY GRANTS MANAGER III

A dvanced knowledge and leadership skills in grant management and project implementation.

E xpertise in grants, funding mechanisms, regulatory compliance requirements, and best practices.

E xperience in developing grant management processes and procedures.

E xperience in supervising and mentoring staff, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering professional development.

A bility to build a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

E ffective leadership and delegation skills.

P roficiency in managing and coaching staff, delegating tasks and authority, and managing workload distribution.

E xcellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, communities, stakeholders, and funders.

P roficiency in managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and funded projects concurrently.

M INIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

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B achelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education or training may be substituted on a year for-year basis for college education.

M INIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

C ommunity Grants Manager I

N on-supervisory – Two (2) years of grant management, financial or compliance. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

C ommunity Grants Manager II

N on-supervisory – Five (5) years of experience in grant management, financial or compliance experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

C ommunity Grants Manager III

N on-supervisory – Eight (8) years of experience in grant management or grant compliance. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for experience.

M INIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

P REFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

S pecific training and education in climate adaptation, project management, contracting, and engineering design for flooding, erosion, and permafrost degradation.

P REFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

E xperience in the Alaska Tribal Health System.

P REFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

A DDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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T ravels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.

M ay be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.

Salary : $93,538