Grants and Programs Administrator

Job Summary
The Program Administrator plays a pivotal role in managing the full lifecycle of a grant processes within the organization. This includes identifying funding opportunities, preparing and submitting grant proposals, and ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and regulations. The Grants Administrator collaborates with various departments to monitor project progress, track expenditures and report on outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitates prospect research, development, review/editing, and submission of grant proposals.
• Conducts research and maintains a library of appropriate funding sources for current and potential programs, as well as capital projects.
• Maintains communication with senior leadership, executive director, and staff to identify funding needs.
• Coordinates with social services supervisor to ensure program operation is in line with grant funding criteria and that program related reporting is completed as required.
• Completes all foundation proposals and grant applications.
• Coordinates with the Finance Department to complete grant reimbursement claims
• Drives grant process from start to finish, including coordinating application process; working with appropriate staff to establish program goals, outcomes, budgets; and completing proposals within established deadlines.
• Establishes and implements procedures to monitor and fulfill grant requirements.
• In partnership with Finance Department, tracks progress of awarded grants toward program/project goals, outcomes, as well as budget expense tracking, to effectively complete reporting requirements.
• Builds relationships and acts as a liaison to funders.
• Maintains relationships with community partners related to grant activities.
• Participates in staff meetings by contributing expertise and identifying possible solutions and process improvements.
• Models organizational values in all settings to help create an inclusive, respectful, and cohesive team
• Work independently and productively while still keeping open communication with others.
• Delivers honest and reliable communication with all individuals with whom they interact.
• Consistently contributes to a safe and positive work environment, abiding by the policies and following procedures at all times.
• Maintains regular attendance and timeliness.
• Tracks and submits hours worked according to CHAT's timekeeping policies, especially remaining in communication with your manager about your schedule while working remotely.
• Follows all meal and rest break laws while working remotely and in the office.
• Preforms other duties as identified and assigned.

Knowledge, Competencies, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Build relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Communicate effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

• Create and innovate: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and create new opportunities with a solution focused approach.

• Foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness with an appreciation of CHAT’s unique participatory culture.

• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.

• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or seek any necessary guidance to resolve problems effectively.

Qualifications:

BA, AA from an accredited institution

Grant proficiency

Experience with Housing Community Partners

Experience with vulnerable populations

Core competencies as listed above

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28