Grants Specialist

Position Overview

This is a full-time completely in-office position located in Oklahoma County.

The Grants Specialist is a member of the Grants Management department, working closely with the Grants Managers and Director of Grants Management in all components of the grant making and contracting processes: grants development, processing, and implementation, and monitoring of grant contracts to assure regulatory compliance and progress toward objectives. The Grants and Contracts Associate works with the Director of Grants Management to facilitate quality service delivery to grantees through the application of sound grants management planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, closeout, and evaluation. In addition, the Grants and Contracts Associate is responsible for working with the entire TSET team to cultivate and sustain positive relationships with all grantees and partners.

The Grants Specialist will assist with tasks related to solicitations and grant application management including the preparation of grant application guidance and requests for applications, receiving applications, facilitating grant review processes, and preparing recommendations for the board. The Grants and Contracts Associate also assists the Grants Management department in monitoring grants and contracts for initiatives approved by the Board for funding.

Compensation

• $55,000.00 based on education and experience.
  
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute agreements for grantees
• Monitoring grantee reporting and requirement submissions
• Receiving and processing claims for reimbursement
• Assisting the monitoring of grantee spending and the execution of grantee budget reductions on an annual basis
• Stays abreast of all rules, including caps, allowable, and prohibited expenses as related to TSET grants budgets and works in concert with TSET Program Officers to ensure adherence to those rules.
• Assists TSET Director of Grants Management in working with other state, federal, and local public and private organizations to identify qualified professionals to serve on external expert review committees and provides staff support to facilitate the external review of proposals, as appropriate.
• Completes technical reviews for grant applications in concert with the TSET Director of Grants Management, as necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of materials for Board and committee meetings.
• Assists in organizing and executing grant applicant workshops and training as necessary.
• Serves as a key member of the TSET Grants Management Team for all things related to routine agency operations.
• Other duties as identified and assigned by the TSET Director of Grants Management.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position is in a comfortable in-person office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
• Travel in and out of state on an occasional basis may be required as part of performing essential duties satisfactorily.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with one year of demonstrated experience in grants, contracts, or finance or nonprofit administration, substituting one year of college for every year of qualifying experience.
  
  

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills Or Knowledge

• Certified Procurement Officer
• Paralegal or contracting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 0365 Suite
• Salesforce experience is preferred.
  
  

Benefits Highlights

TSET is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Benefit allowance based on dependents that are covered on health insurance.
• Several health, dental and vision options for both employees and employees dependents.
• 11 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.
• Retirement Savings Plans.
• Longevity Pay, based on the employee’s years of service.
  
  

About TSET

The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is a grant making state agency which serves as a partner and bridge builder for organizations working towards shaping a healthier future for all Oklahomans. TSET provides leadership at the intersections of health by working with coalitions and initiatives across the state, by cultivating innovative and life-changing research, and by working across public and private sectors to develop, support, implement and evaluate innovative, high-impact strategies to improve the public's health.

TSET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.