Special Projects Administrator

Tohono O'odham Ki Ki Association•Sells, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duties are performed under the general direction of a deputy director or higher, and require considerable initiative and independent judgment within an assigned area of responsibility. Work is evaluated on the basis of results achieved. Researches grant and funding opportunities, coordinating grants planning activities, preparing final proposals and monitoring accountability of funded proposals.

Requirements

Principles and practices of public administration and government.
Research techniques, methods, and procedures.
Organizing and implementing comprehensive administrative programs.
Successful, awarded experience with grant/ funding applications.
Successful facilitation of Federal, State & local funding opportunities, application processes and reporting requirements of funding opportunities.
Comprehensive, detailed understanding of government run housing programs.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university leading to a degree; or
Six (6) years of related experience and/or training
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with HUD and/or HUD related programs
Demonstrated experience completing grant applications from development through submission that resulted in award funding.
Working knowledge of State Community Development Block Grants (“CDBG”), preferably Indian Housing Block Grants (“IHBG”)
Working knowledge of programs in Arizona and the Southwest Region.
Working knowledge of programs in Indian Country, specifically Southwest Region.

Responsibilities

Research grant and funding programs and plans.
Write grant-funding and other relevant applications related to opportunities for TOKA.
Coordinate activities of a grant/loan program that supports capital improvement projects and other grant eligibility programs for tribal housing and related activities;
Review applications for accuracy, completeness and clarity and submittal of all applications in accordance with grant/loan requirements;
Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures; collaborates in defining and implementing project-funding strategies;
Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of divisions, departments, and/or other entities;
Makes recommendations affecting a variety of divisions, departments, and/or other entities;
Provides insight and advises on issues related to local governments and navigate the processes to effectively be successful in TOKA endeavors
Provide assistance in resolving issues and conflicts with funding agencies;
Prepare grant applications for submittal and prepare quarterly or annual reports as required by granting agencies;
Serve as a resource on local, state and federal funding programs; provide information, research, and analysis, written reports and recommendations as needed;
Prepares regulations, procedures, and instructions for operation of housing grant funding based on analysis of operations;
Writes special project reports, and feasibility reports, and makes/prepares presentations as needed;
Maintains communication through regular email correspondence, meetings and monthly reports as needed.
Monitors grant activities to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Tribal laws relating to its operation.