Grants and Initiatives Director

Company: Oklahoma Watch Inc.
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: March 23, 2025

Job Description:

Grants and Initiatives Director page is loadedGrants and Initiatives DirectorApply locations Oklahoma County time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR42476Job Posting Title: Grants and Initiatives DirectorAgency: 840 OKLAHOMA WORKFORCE COMMISSIONSupervisory Organization: Oklahoma Workforce CommissionJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank): Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-Time: Full timeJob Type: RegularCompensation: $105,000Job DescriptionBasic PurposePositions in this job family assist agency staff in the planning, development, and submission of federal, state, and other grants; and will assist in the implementation of awarded grants. The incumbent will communicate the status of the grant application throughout the grant process. On-going activities for this position include tracking expenditures, validation, oversight of annual grant application process, evaluation, and analysis. The incumbent assists appropriate program staff in using the grant criteria to achieve the goals outlined in the grant.Typical Functions

• Provides guidance and assistance to agency staff related to submission of grant applications, revisions, expenditure, and required reports.
• Provides support in managing the grant tools available on the web-based grants management system. Provides training and monitoring as needed.
• Ensures grantee compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant award.
• Communicates effectively with interested parties and internal and external stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the grant.
• Suggests recommendations for improvement of administrative and management procedures and processes relative to grants programs.
• Presents grant information at state and federal meetings, and other venues. The presentations can be in-person or virtual.
• Participates in conferences, meetings, and training sessions.
• Serves as a liaison between funder and other stakeholders.Level DescriptorLevels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.This is the leadership level of the job family, where incumbents are responsible for performing advanced level activities in all aspects of the grants life cycle, pre-award, existing grants, and post-award at all levels of complexity.This may involve a varied and wide range of activities, audits, and interaction with staff responsible for preparing grant proposals, implementing and administering the grant, serving as liaison between funder and other stakeholders, and any post-grant reports.At this level, incumbents will supervise lower-level Grants Management Specialist and other assigned staff and perform supervisory duties such as approving time off, evaluating performance, and employee coaching and development.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge is required of current trends, best practices, and research in grants management; of federal regulations, grant administration rules, policies and procedures, grant awards, and allocation processes; and of relevant technology, applying software tools in managing grants, and developing online reports; and the principles and practices for supervision.Skills required include auditing methodology, techniques, and theories; planning and organizational skills with attention to detail; strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills; time management skills; strong analytical, and problem-solving.Ability is required to apply a proactive approach and work independently; consistently meet deadlines; function collaboratively as a team player with people of varied backgrounds, along with a range of other agencies; deliver quality programs and services; prioritize tasks; delegate as necessary; function well in a high-paced and stressful environment; display commitment; provide courteous, consistent, and efficient customer service; analyze grant proposals and manage budgets in accordance with applicable rules, guidelines, and laws, and apply supervisory principles and practices to motivate staff.Education and ExperienceEducation and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, business, or public administration and three years of experience in grants management or similar experience, or a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, or public administration and four years of experience in grants management or related experience.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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