Grants Manager
Job Summary
The Grants Manager advances the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's mission by coordinating the development, submission, and administration of grants across the organization.
Essential Functions
Advances NPAIHB's grant portfolio by aligning grant development and administration with priorities established by NPAIHB member Tribes, the NPAIHB Strategic Plan, and applicable federal and state policy priorities.
Serves as a central grants liaison among Project Directors, investigators, Grants Management Team members, Finance and compliance staff, external partners, and funding agencies to promote coordinated, timely, and compliant grant activities.
Participates in regular in-person and virtual meetings with Project Directors, Finance and compliance staff, Grants Management Team members, and other contributors to coordinate time-sensitive grant activities, resolve barriers, and maintain shared accountability for deadlines and deliverables.
Applies proactive project management practices to organize complex work, manage competing deadlines, and support achievement of grant goals, objectives, work plans, and fiscal requirements.
Maintains complete, accurate, and well-organized grant files and supporting records in compliance with NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving records as appropriate.
Maintains grant calendars, tracking spreadsheets, and grants administration systems with current information regarding proposals, awards, subawards, reporting deadlines, amendments, and closeout requirements.
Provides timely updates regarding assigned grant activities, deadlines, risks, and required actions to relevant staff and leadership.
Contributes to quarterly Grants Management Team reports shared with tribal delegates and prepares other assigned internal grant report.
Standards of Conduct
Act in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities we serve.
Uphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHB.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentation.
Exercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilities.
Show commitment to building an organizational culture which centers NPAIHB’s service to Tribes, promotes professional excellence, and builds an environment where employees grow and thrive.
Commitment to build an inclusive workplace across a range of identities and experiences, including (but not limited to) geography, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, language, disability, religion, spiritual practices, and immigration status.
See diversity as a strength, and equity as a baseline.
Qualifications
Minimum education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Business Administration, Non-Profit Administration, Management, Public Health, Fundraising, or related field.
Preferred additional education: Master’s Degree in Communications, English, Business Administration, Non-Profit Administration, Management, Public Health, Fundraising, or related field.
Preferred certifications: Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), Grants Professional Certification (CPC) or equivalent professional certification.
Minimum experience required: At least three (3) years of experience in grant development, grant administration, or a closely related field.