Grant Coordinator

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision of the Divisional Director, this position is responsible for writing grants, processing and tracking grant expenses and maintaining detailed reports of grant funds, as well as the contractual relationships with contracted agencies. Assist the Division Director in the oversight of grant fund expenditures. Provide support services to Medicare beneficiaries via phone, email and in person.

Requirements

Excellent writing skills
Ability to organize data and information into a cohesive, comprehensive grant application
Ability to create required reports to funding agencies at the prescribed intervals
Excellent organization skills
Ability to organize time effectively to meet critical deadlines as part of long-term projects
Ability to maintain meticulous financial records of all grant expenditures, including monitoring invoices from contracted partners to ensure all expenditures are allowed according to the grant terms and conditions and other governing documents
Excellent verbal communication skills with an emphasis in non-invasive communication skills and techniques with the senior adult population
Basic knowledge of senior adults’ social needs
Willingness to follow directions
Capable of organizing and prioritizing day-to-day activities
Critical thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to organize time efficiently
Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid benefits, laws, regulations and their applications to Medicare Supplemental Insurance and related senior health insurance, to include Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D
Working knowledge of the Oklahoma Insurance Department and the complex interactions with other federal and state agencies
Experience in writing and managing grants
Experience in managing and maintaining financial records
Individuals may be required to pursue NAIC designations as job duties require.

Responsibilities

Work with the Divisional Director to complete grant applications and, once awarded, maintain and monitor all grant-related activities to assure compliance with all grant requirements made by the funding organization.
Work with the Divisional Director to create and monitor all contracts with MAP partners, assuring that downstream partners comply with all grant requirements.
Conduct counseling by phone, email and in person with individuals making inquiries regarding Medicare, Medicare Supplement policies, Long Term Care insurance and other health insurance benefits to determine what type of intervention, counseling and assistance our program may provide.
Assist with the scheduling, planning and implementing MAP- related activities including but not limited to senior related events, producer training, volunteer training, speaking engagements and presentations at health-related conferences.
Act as primary contact for contracted partner agencies for grant-related issues.
Maintain inventory of all educational materials.
Assist with fulfillment activities such as creating packets for events and shipping materials to partner agencies
Research issues that are presented to the department by Medicare beneficiaries that are of an unusual nature, utilizing resources found within the OID, other government agencies, private insurance companies and the internet. Communicate the resolution to other interested parties for the purpose of shared learning.
Maintain current and accurate financial records of all department expenditures, working closely with the Comptroller division to assure all grant funds are expended appropriately and in a timely manner.
Continually look for ways to improve department efficiency and effectiveness.
Perform related work as required and assigned.
Some in-state travel is required, and potentially some out-of-state on rare occasions.