Grant Program Manager - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Council Bluffs, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Program Manager runs the day-to-day work of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital’s two grant-funded Hub programs: the Southwest Iowa Center of Excellence (CoE) and the Combat Cancer Health Hub. The role keeps deliverables on schedule, tracks program data, meets compliance and reporting requirements, and keeps Spoke partners connected and informed. This position exists only while the grants funding it remain funded. The position is based at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The schedule is Monday through Friday and is very flexible, but the role is not fully remote and requires regular in-person work. The manager reports risks, delays and barriers to the Director; coordinates program meetings and partner communications; tracks grant budgets and reporting; and creates educational and outreach materials.

Requirements

Organizes work, meets deadlines and accurately tracks details across two programs.
Writes and communicates clearly with partners, leaders and the community.
Works well with data, spreadsheets and reporting tools.
Builds good working relationships with partner organizations.
Works independently and takes initiative within the Director’s direction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, healthcare, data analytics, business or program management.
At least 1 year of experience in health care, insurance, financial management, grants or project management.

Responsibilities

Manage work plans for the CoE and Combat Cancer programs and keep contract deliverables on schedule.
Plan, schedule and run routine program meetings, including Hub and Spoke meetings, working groups and leadership forums such as the annual Leadership Council.
Prepare meeting agendas and materials, record minutes, and follow up on action items.
Promptly flag risks, delays and barriers to the Director and propose solutions.
Collect, track and validate program and outcome data from MJE and Spoke partners.
Meet grant-specific meeting, documentation and compliance requirements and maintain records ready for State review.
Prepare quarterly and other required reports and submissions for the Director’s review and approval.
Track expenses and effort against each grant’s approved budget, recording time and costs separately as required.
Serve as the day-to-day contact for Spoke partners, answer questions, share information and help partners meet commitments.
Communicate program progress, needs and results to the Director, MJE leaders and partners.
Build connections with community, regional and State organizations that strengthen the programs.
Create educational and outreach materials for patients, partners and the community.
Support community events, screenings and network activities tied to grant deliverables.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the CoE and Combat Cancer programs.