Grant Project Manager

New York Housing Trust Fund•Albany, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is seeking a Grant Project Manager to join the Office of Community Renewal’s State Housing grants team. This team manages grant projects awarded to not-for-profits and units of local government through various programs. The role involves managing a portfolio of projects throughout their full lifecycle, including reviewing applications, preparing agreements, processing payments, monitoring progress, and providing technical assistance. Daily activities focus on guiding grant awardees, with other duties including phone and email support, research, editing, and attending meetings. Occasional travel to visit grantees for technical assistance and project monitoring may be required. This position offers opportunities to learn about communities across the state and support meaningful affordable housing projects. The ideal candidate is organized, independent, possesses excellent communication skills, is eager for process improvements, and is detail-oriented with a long-term perspective.

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.
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.
Database management, database navigation experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PDF forms preferred.
A writing sample is recommended and will be requested for candidates selected for interviews.

Responsibilities

Understand and articulate program rules and regulations.
General management of a portfolio of grant contracts, including tracking and monitoring projects through funding, development, and compliance phases.
Review of applications, management of approval and funding process, and preparing approval documents and contracts.
Presenting projects and attending off-site meetings.
Provide and direct 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.