Director of Grants Programming

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • $80,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for administering multiple Federal grant programs through coordination with the DAC Comptroller and by directing and supervising the activities of five (5) Grant Program Specialists.

Requirements

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree; master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in program management with three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in all aspects of grant management, including grant writing.
• Knowledge of sound principles, methods, and practices in management and supervision of personnel, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent communications skills, both orally and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of multiple areas.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations relating to the administration of grant programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and delegate staff to implement all activities in the administration and implementation of the Federal grant programs
• Establish appropriate timetables to meet the requirements for the implementation of grant programs.
• Develop methods of program administration, including formats for programmatic and fiscal reports, annual reports, application evaluations, requests for funds, monitoring, and audits for proper implementation of grant programs.
• Supervise the work of all Grant Programs Specialists, including regular meetings.
• Develop controls to assure accountability for division operation, policy implementation, and the maintenance of efficiency in various units.
• Coordinate with the DAC Comptroller to develop an annual budget for the Division and review the budget monthly to ensure accuracy and adherence.
• Coordinate implementation of grant programs within other DAC Divisions.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the Open Meetings Act
• Serve as point of contact between the Boards and the Federal granting agency to provide information regarding the guidelines, policies, and procedures to implement the various grant programs.
• Coordinate the distribution of grant applications to the various Boards for review.
• Review and make recommendations to Boards regarding the funding for submitted grant applications.
• Prepare the applications to the Federal granting agency for grant funds, to include grant writing for competitive and formulary grants.
• Develop and distribute grant application notices and the application forms to potential applicants.
• Coordinate with DAC Comptroller to effectuate disbursement of funds to the approved subgrantees throughout grant cycles.
• Supervise the monitoring of subgrantees to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements
• Collect statistical data from the subgrantees to assess program effectiveness and provide information to the Federal granting agency.
• Maintain up-to-date information on Federal grant legislation, technical assistance, and training opportunities.
• Together with the DAC Comptroller, prepare and submit the required progress reports to the Federal granting source and oversee the submission of the financial reports.
• Prepare and receive correspondence.
• Maintain contacts with other professionals and agencies to exchange useful information.
• Communicate effectively by expressing self clearly and completely, both verbally and non-verbally, listening actively and responding appropriately.

Benefits

• Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including Insurance allowance, paid sick and annual leave, paid holidays, and longevity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director