Program Officer - Grants

State Bar of Texas•Austin, TX

20h

About The Position

The Grants Program Officer is a key member of the Texas Access to Justice Foundation’s Grants Team and reports to the Director of Grants. The role works independently and collaboratively with Grants Team members to award, monitor, and manage TAJF grants, and interfaces with other TAJF teams to advance the organization’s objectives and vision. The position manages an assigned portfolio of active grants, including reviewing programmatic and budgetary reports, monitoring compliance and reporting, supporting grantees, participating in in-person site visits, and keeping the team informed about grantee progress. It also reviews and analyzes grant applications, prepares summaries and recommendations for the TAJF Board, maintains award data, and prepares reports, memoranda, and grant agreements. Additional work includes coordinating with communications staff, helping organize grantee and stakeholder convenings, participating in legal access stakeholder activities, and developing subject-matter expertise relevant to the grant portfolio or assigned topics. Occasional travel, primarily within Texas, is required.

Requirements

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