What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/GRANT WRITING SPECIALIST position at Kaw Nation?
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: GRANT AND CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: CHAIR
LOCATION: KAW CITY, OK
QUALIFICATIONS: Educational requirements include a High School diploma with at least one (I) year of experience in the grant writing/development field. An Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or Office Administration is preferred. Additional experience may be substituted for educational requirements. Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Demonstrated organizational ability and an ability to meet deadlines. Must be familiar with funding research, identification of potential funding opportunities, federal grant program organization, and reporting methods. Must be able to process and disseminate information to the Program Development Specialists and/or Director. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for proofreading grant applications prior to submission and recommending changes to Director.
2. Responsible for researching potential funding sources.
3. Responsible for maintaining/obtaining statistical information to use in support of grant applications and progress reports.
4. Maintain Grant Status Report spreadsheet.
5. Assist the Director in developing/maintaining the Program Development/Grants and Contracts policies and procedures manual.
6. Must hold all information regarding the Nation in the strictest of confidence in all matters, responsibilities, and duties performed under this position.
7. Assist with/complete any other job duties that might be assigned by immediate/controlling supervisor.
401K – Health – Dental – Vision – Life – Competitive Pay – Annual Leave – Sick Leave – Holidays Off
Below are the generous benefits of full-time employment when working at the Kaw Nation Tribal Government, Gaming Commission or Business Services:
- Free BlueCross BlueShield Medical (includes Pharmacy) Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma Dental Insurance optional for purchase by employee
- Vision Insurance optional for purchase by employee
- Life Insurance optional for purchase by employee
Also included are generous Annual Leave Days and Sick Leave Days accruals.
- Four (4) hours of Annual Leave begins accruing with the first paycheck and each full check during employment. As the employee’s length of service increases the 4 hours accrued increases to 6 (after 3 years), 8 (after 10 years), and 10 (after 15 years) hours per paycheck.
- Four (4) hours of Sick Leave begins accruing with the first paycheck and each full check during employment. This amount remains the same throughout employment.
If you have questions regarding these or any other benefits of Kaw Nation Tribal Government, Gaming Commission or Business Services, please contact the Human Resources Department at (580) 269-2552.