Program Manager of Grants Planning - Chicago, United States - Access Community Health Network

Description

Program Manager, Grants Planning & Development

600 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

Req #1560
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason.

We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

*Please include a Cover Letter with your application*Position Summary

The Program Manager, Grants Planning and Development, leads planning activities in line with organizational strategies, goals and objectives to further the mission of ACCESS and garner private and government funding.

The position works with physicians, staff, and community partners to plan and implement new programs that respond to the unmet health care needs of our patients and their communities.

The Planning and Development department is responsible for raising 15-20 percent of the organization's budget annually through public and private sources.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Develop relationships to support ACCESS' priorities and service delivery. Represent ACCESS in planning forums with other organizations (e.g. at community or funder meetings). This includes establishing and maintaining organizational relationships with funders.
• Research, analyze and present community, health center, and financial data to support planning activities.
• Identify and evaluate government and private funders and funding opportunities for their strategic, financial, and programmatic value.
• Develop funding applications and related planning materials that advance organizational strategies and programming with an understanding of funders'/partners'/communities' priorities.
• Coordinate implementation activities to ensure program deliverables and objectives are met.
• Orient appropriate staff to grant aims, goals and deliverables upon grant award.
• Monitor and report progress towards program goals and budgets.
• Troubleshoot problem areas and suggest solutions for the successful implementation of grant funded programs.
• Develop, monitor, and revise grant and operational budgets in partnership with Finance and Program Managers; ensure alignment with internal and external guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Preferences

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in program development and/or grant writing or grant making, program planning and implementation
• Experience working in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) preferred
• Experience writing successful program and/or research grant applications with thorough attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Organizational skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaboration - ability to interact and engage with stakeholders and build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units
• Communication - ability to communicate effectively (oral, written and presentations) across all organizational levels
• Interpersonal skills - ability to interact with all stakeholders and build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations
• Cultural competency - experience working in a multi-cultural environment; ability to work with diverse persons, and personalities.
• Analytic - ability to easily consume, process, and analyze data; make recommendations as to appropriate data strategies and tactics
• Critical thinking - ability to think through and analyze critical factors and variables that will influence the long-term success of the project/goal
• Exceptional time and priority management applied to a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving - ability to identify/define problems; gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Working Conditions/Equipment

• Normal office environment
• Remote working options; must have a suitable and secure remote working environment
• Ability to sit for up to 4 hours at a time

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS
Following are guidelines of expectations for all employees of this organization. These guidelines are incorporated as part of your job description.

➢ Maintain current knowledge in your area of skill and expertise and strive to improve your own work.
As an employee you are expected to do the following:

➢ Report to work on time as scheduled. You should be at your work assignment ready to begin work at scheduled starting times. Observe break times appropriately.
➢ Be courteous, friendly, helpful, and supportive. Use a person's name and use such phrases as "please," "thank you," and "may I help you?" whenever appropriate.

➢ Make efficient use of your time at work. Establish priorities with your supervisor and use your time wisely.
➢ Promote team spirit. Work together and cooperate in an effort to promote quality client services and enhance staff relationships. Help fellow staff members perform their work. Share responsibilities. Recognize others' achievements

➢ Communicate effectively. Be open, honest, and truthful with yourself and others. Talk to your supervisor. Ask questions. Give your supervisor pertinent information, stating the facts without concealing or exaggerating.
➢ Anticipate and meet client needs. Be observant of and react to individual client needs. Client dignity is of primary importance.

➢ Maintain an appropriate appearance. Make sure clothing is clean and you are neatly groomed. It is important to portray a positive image.
➢ Participate in making quality of work better. Suggest improvements to your supervisor. Help others learn correct procedures. Be open to new ideas and methods.

➢ Know the structure, philosophy, and purpose of the organization. Know how you fit into the structure and purpose of the organization. Maintain and promote the philosophy of the organization.
ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position

applied/being recruited for

, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases

, and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated,

or apply for

religious and/or medical

vaccination exemption as a part of the

application

process.

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