Grant Project Manager, Federal Programs

About the role

HCR is looking for a new staff member to join the Office of Community Renewal’s NYS HOME program (HOME) team. The HOME team manages grant projects awarded to not-for-profits and units of local government to help expand the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income people throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Grant Project Manager provides support in the administration of the HOME program.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Understanding and articulating program rules and regulations of the program.
• General management of a portfolio of approximately 30 active grant contracts, including the tracking and monitoring of projects through funding, development, and compliance phases.
• Specifically: review of applications, management of approval and funding process, and preparing approval documents and contracts;
• Presenting projects and attending off-site meetings;
• Providing and directing technical assistance to program grantees to ensure comprehension of program regulations and requirements;
• Review and process all program-related payment requests and contracts.
• Carry out routine office activities such as answering and routing phone calls, copying, transcription, filing, data entry, handling incoming and outgoing e-mail, and mail, and other tasks as needed.
• Draft memos, correspondence, reports, manuals, presentations, or other documents as needed.
• Provide database record keeping and reporting support.
• Attend, participate, conduct presentations and/or assist with preparation for community development meetings, conferences, webinars, and workshops.
• Special projects and general program-related support and assistance, as needed.
• This position requires occasional travel. Amount of travel varies throughout the year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in humanities, planning, economic development, public administration, business, or related field plus two (2) years of work experience in community development.
• Comparable, relevant work experience will be considered.
• Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Qualifications

• Affinity toward technology.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of how to work effectively in and with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated experience performing administrative duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with attention to detail and professionalism in all communications.
• Ability to research and retrieve information.
• Well organized and self-motivated with ability to work under pressure, while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required.

Skills

• Database management, database navigation experience.
• Experience with reporting software such as Crystal Reports, and PDF forms.

What we offer at NYS HCR

• Extensive benefits package including participation in New York State’s Health Insurance Program and New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
• Promotional opportunities for dedicated professionals.
• Work-life balance benefits including a 37.5-hour work week, opportunity for compressed scheduling, and paid time off benefits (vacation, sick, personal days, and federal holidays).
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Family Leave.
• As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

About New York State Homes and Community Renewal

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low- and moderate-income families.