What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Grants Manager III - Climate Initiatives position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)?
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
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.
Other Information
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.
Knowledge of community infrastructure development in rural Alaska.
Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native Culture(s).
Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs.
Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Knowledge of standard budgeting and budget analysis techniques.
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Skill in working independently.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Skill in public speaking, meeting facilitation, and development of collaborative solutions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with internal and external entities such as co-workers, contractors, community leaders, and representatives from other organizations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals with various cultural, political, educational, socio-economic, geographic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing various software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other office and/or virtual conferencing applications as required.
Skill in designing and layering technical documents and merging text and graphics.
Skill 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.
Knowledge 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.
Skill 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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A ll
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.
mInimum Experience Qualification
C ommunity Grants Manager I
Non-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
Non-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
Non-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.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N /A
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
S pecific training and education in climate adaptation, project management, contracting, and engineering design for flooding, erosion, and permafrost degradation.
Preferred Experience Qualification
E xperience in the Alaska Tribal Health System.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N /A
a Dditional Requirements
A ll
T ravels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.
M ay be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
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.
Other Information
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
A ll
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.
Knowledge of community infrastructure development in rural Alaska.
Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native Culture(s).
Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs.
Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Knowledge of standard budgeting and budget analysis techniques.
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Skill in working independently.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Skill in public speaking, meeting facilitation, and development of collaborative solutions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with internal and external entities such as co-workers, contractors, community leaders, and representatives from other organizations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals with various cultural, political, educational, socio-economic, geographic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing various software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other office and/or virtual conferencing applications as required.
Skill in designing and layering technical documents and merging text and graphics.
Skill 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.
Knowledge 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.
Skill 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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A ll
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.
mInimum Experience Qualification
C ommunity Grants Manager I
Non-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
Non-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
Non-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.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N /A
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
S pecific training and education in climate adaptation, project management, contracting, and engineering design for flooding, erosion, and permafrost degradation.
Preferred Experience Qualification
E xperience in the Alaska Tribal Health System.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N /A
a Dditional Requirements
A ll
T ravels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.
M ay be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
