Director of Grants Development and Pre and Post Award Administration

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Director, Grants leads the Pre and Post Grant Award team of the Moses Weitzman Health System Government and Public Sector Grants department. The MWHS was built on the principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege and includes the Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI), Weitzman Institute, National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement, ConferMED, and the National Nurse Practitioner Residence and Fellowship Training Consortium. The Director, Grants will have a strong track record ensuring growth and excellence from current and emerging funding opportunities, developing grant proposals spanning corporate, and governmental (local, state and federal) sources and spanning both programmatic, development and research-focused funding. The Director will have a proven track record in training, leading and managing a highly skilled team of professionals ranging from grant writers, grant accountants and grant administrators, to specialists in compliance and technical support.

This individual collaborates closely with MWHS leadership, its affiliates and their clinical chiefs, principal investigators and researchers, program specialists and administration specialists spanning the process from proposal development to final closeout. The Director assures that the highest level of compliance with programmatic, research, and fiscal requirements for each grantor are met from pre-award to post-award. This individual is a leader in the organization, and as such plays a critical role in the current and future success or the organization.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In coordination with the Chief Government and Public Sector Grants Officer (CGPSGO), has responsibility for all activities necessary to generate, sustain and increase grant funding of the organization, and thus its ability to achieve its mission of quality, comprehensive health services to those most in need of such services as well as its commitment to research, training and education on a national and increasingly, international basis.

• Continuous oversight and further development and implementation of rigorous standards, policies and procedures to ensure successful achievement of programmatic and research goals, and full compliance with federal and state law and accounting principles.

• Outstanding writing, technical and analytic skills are required, with the ability to take the lead on developing complex proposals as necessary and in collaboration with other grant team members, principal investigators, and program leaders.

• Responsible for the leadership, coaching, and supervision of a diverse team of grant professionals dedicated to the goals and expectations of the department and the organization.

• Collaborates closely with key leaders such as CFO, Clinical Chiefs, Vice President and Director of Weitzman Institute Research throughout the organization(s) to identify new opportunities as well as create and advance opportunities for grant-funded impact.

• Maintains responsibility for monitoring, compliance and reporting requirements of all existing local, state, federal, corporate and foundation grants active as of current fiscal year.

• Support of direct reports in the production and submission of all final grant applications.

• Developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of the Grants Management System and ensure that appropriate documents and agreements are created and maintained

• Initiates, develops and maintains positive professional relationships with local, state, federal,, corporate and other current and potential funders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, which will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in relevant areas of

• grants administration; with at least five (5) years of those in supervisory/leadership role.

• Prior experience working with multiple levels of government, corporate, and foundation funders.

• An understanding of key elements of successful proposal including needs assessments, narrative development, logic models and work plans, evaluation protocols and budget/budget narrative.

• Demonstrate team-oriented, collaborative management techniques to lead, motivate and manage teams and priorities in dynamic environment and adapt to change quickly and positively; and be able to allocate people, time and other resources to create and execute operating or project plans on time and within budget.

• Must have knowledge of federal, state, and funder regulations including the Uniform Guidance as promulgated by the Federal Office of Management and Budget.

• Must have solid analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to utilize the appropriate management techniques to plan, organize, control and coordinate activities.

• Must be able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment and adapt to change quickly and positively.

• Must demonstrate ability to be self-directed, as well as demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to work as a team member with peers, other managers, staff and senior leadership.

• Must possess good customer service and communications skills, the ability to work with professionals and maintain confidentiality standards.

• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Organization Information:

The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.

Location:

Knowledge and Technology Center

City:

Middletown

State:

Connecticut

Time Type:

Full time

MWHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.