Assistant Director of Special Funding - Elkhart, United States - Surf Internet

Surf Internet

Verified Company

Elkhart, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

Reports To:
Director of Special Funding

Department:
Business Development

Job Status:
Exempt

Responsibilities:

Maintains technical expertise and serves as a resource on local, state and federal grant/loan funding programs
Collaborates with operations, OSP, and finance staff to develop accurate and realistic project budgets for grant proposals, including income and expenditure forecasts
Coordinates with granting agency program staff to ensure timely and accurate reporting to grant funders, including writing interim and final reports as required
Coordinates with internal Surf teams for submission of specific content related to their areas of expertise and clearly communicates deadlines and other requirements
Coordinates with Surf's contracted engineering and consultancy firms, and manages both the contributions from these third parties along with managing and tracking associated costs
Provides support for grant management activities, including tracking grant deadlines, monitoring grant deliverables, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements
Provides financial monitoring and analysis of contracts and grants and partners with granting organizations to ensure expenses are being paid according to contract
Performs postaward accounting of more complex grants; interprets regulations and guidelines of program funding for standard grants and prepares reports for granting agencies
Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligation
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, public administration, telecommunications, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in grant writing, grant management, or a related field.
Strong writing skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling, and persuasive grant proposals and reports.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with mapping software and databases preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving results.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.