Program Manager- Contract Processing and Grant
About The Position
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, with latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision making, the assigned staff members will receive, review, approve, and process Discretionary contracts in the sum of $5,000 or greater from subordinates. The assigned staff will ensure accuracy and proper processing of contracts to oversight departments. In addition, the assigned staff will review and approve desk reviews and /or site visits completed by their assigned staff. Prepare and input findings on the DYCD database and provide a weekly update report to the Director of the unit. Assist CBOs that make requests or need technical assistance. In addition, provide support and follow up with the staff assigned. The selected candidate will support the Discretionary Grant process by providing technical assistance to providers and meeting deadlines on time.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above
- All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above
Responsibilities
- Receive, review, approve, and process Discretionary contracts in the sum of $5,000 or greater from subordinates
- Ensure accuracy and proper processing of contracts to oversight departments
- Review and approve desk reviews and /or site visits completed by their assigned staff
- Prepare and input findings on the DYCD database
- Provide a weekly update report to the Director of the unit
- Assist CBOs that make requests or need technical assistance
- Provide support and follow up with the staff assigned
- Support the Discretionary Grant process by providing technical assistance to providers and meeting deadlines on time
- Provides technical assistance to program directors, staff, and contractors by answering questions, explaining procedures, and requirements on all issues related to contract documents
- Source documents are checked accurately, thoroughly, and completely
- All Mandates and requirements comply
- Reviews completed within prescribed deadlines
- Follows up on incomplete/ pending documents/ referrals, by maintaining controls/ requesting/ reviewing additional information/ records/ making determinations, in order to finalize action on applications/ confirm referrals
- Review initial and final documents, PASSPort contract documents, and service reports prior to processing in order to ensure compliance with agency requirements and Federal, State, or City mandates
- Records/ enters/ codes information obtained, and action taken during interviews/meetings/ other activities, on standard forms/ applications, to ensure that records are complete and current
- Contract processing is done in a methodological way and using the contract checklist
- Prepares standardized forms/ supporting documentation by selecting appropriate forms/ compiling/ entering required information/ submitting through appropriate channels, in order to initiate required proposed/ other services for the client
- Works closely with the assigned providers in a professional manner and prepares budgets, workscopes, contract documents, site visits, and/or desk reviews using the procedures established by the unit
- Maintains liaison with two or more programs/centers/units, by obtaining/ conveying information/ providing feedback, to facilitate cooperation/ coordinate activities/ maintain current records
- Works closely with other DYCD supporting areas and the assigned providers clearly and professionally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
