Program Officer - Grants

State Bar of Texas•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Grants Program Officer is a key member of the Grants Team and reports to the Director of Grants. The officer works independently and collaboratively with Grants Team members to award, monitor, and manage grants, and interfaces with other TAJF teams to advance the organization’s objectives and vision. The role manages an assigned portfolio of active grants, reviews programmatic and budgetary reports, monitors compliance and required submissions, supports grantees, and participates in in-person site visits. It also reviews grant applications, communicates with applicants about modifications, prepares application summaries and recommendations for Board review, maintains award data, and prepares reports and memoranda. Additional duties include assisting with grant agreements, coordinating with communications on grantee-related public relations, supporting stakeholder convenings, participating in legal access activities, and developing subject-matter expertise relevant to the portfolio.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Certificate of good standing from the Texas State Bar.
At least 3 years of experience in the legal aid community; equivalent years of experience representing low-income clients may be considered instead.
Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with coworkers.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, database management, and spreadsheet software.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under time constraints.
Ability to travel occasionally, primarily within Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant management software.
Management experience working with a legal aid provider or in a volunteer bar association setting.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned portfolio of active grants.
Review periodic and annual programmatic and budgetary reports for compliance with grant agreements and implementation requirements.
Review and approve proposed budget revisions.
Monitor grantees’ timely and complete submission of required reports and information.
Support grantees as needed and respond to inquiries about grants, compliance, and developments.
Participate with the Grants Team in in-person grantee site visits.
Keep the team informed about grantee progress and status, including by preparing oversight reports and recommendations.
Review and analyze grant applications, including programmatic narratives and proposed budgets.
Communicate with grant applicants regarding modifications.
Prepare application summaries and recommendations for TAJF Board review and action.
Maintain data regarding grant awards.
Prepare reports and memoranda related to grant awards, grant management activities, and assigned research projects or topics.
Assist in drafting and preparing grant agreements.
Coordinate with the TAJF communications manager on public relations related to assigned grantees and projects.
Assist in organizing and preparing for convenings of grantees and legal access stakeholders.
Participate in activities with legal access stakeholders.
Develop and maintain expertise in subject matter relevant to the grant portfolio or assigned topics, and share relevant developments with the team.
Comply with internal administrative requirements and perform other duties as assigned.