GRANTS MANAGER

DescriptionSIHB Core CompetenciesCore Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop. These competencies define common measures for performance that are applied to every role in the organization.Commitment to Indigenous and Organizational Values: Everything we do at SIHB is centered on Traditional Indian Medicine. It is our responsibility to maintain cultural integrity in all that we do. Accountability: All employees of SIHB effectively manage their own work and the work of their teams. We take ownership of our actions and decisions. We all strive to deliver the highest quality work and care, while respecting our teammates and relatives.Collaboration: SIHB is a team-oriented organization. As team members, we share the responsibility of working toward a common purpose. We collaborate with our colleagues across the organization to deliver the highest quality of care and results in alignment with our mission, vision, values, and Theory of Change.Communication: We practice effective and clear communication with staff, relatives, teams, and community. We demonstrate empathy among each other and with those we serve, and transparency in our decision making. Customer Service Orientation: All employees of SIHB recognize the needs of the diverse community we serve. We put the needs of our relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care. Our relatives come first and deserve the best. Organizational Responsibilities:Hold Indigenous values and practices with respect and integrity Hold yourself accountable to the highest standard by being resourceful, innovative, creative, and solutions-oriented Actively participate in organizational activities with the understanding that success is achieved through teamwork.Recognize that communication is central to the organization's success and actively champion your words and actions to maintain respect for others, encourage constructive feedback, be open to share laughter and acknowledge differences in skills and opinions, all while keeping others' best intentions in mind. At SIHB, we refer to our customers as Relatives. Our Relatives come first and deserve the best. Serve the needs of our Relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care. Position Summary: The Grants Manager (GM) will provide leadership and oversight for multiple grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements. The GM is responsible for the administration and oversight of all post-award grant functions, including but not limited to budget management, team coordination, logistics, and reporting requirements. This position requires a high degree of personal initiative, strong communication and organizational skills, high work standards, and an active interest in providing excellent customer service. The GM must understand and interpret complex requirements, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize essential tasks within short lead times. Under the guidance of the Grants & Contracts Director, the GM will work to ensure the successful financial reporting of grants and contracts, including account reconciliation, audits, and timely closeout, acting as a liaison between the Project Director, sponsoring agencies, and internal offices in conjunction with the program team. This position will oversee a portfolio of mainly City of Seattle and King County-funded grants. Organizational Structure/Reporting Relationships: This position reports directly to the Grants and Contracts Director and is a member of the Grants and Contracts team. Duties & ResponsibilitiesCommitment to the organization's vision, mission, values, and Theory of Change at all levels.Provide guidance and support to program team, assisting with budget development, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and proceduresIndependently manage multiple sponsored projects, assuring that all transactions are allowable, allocable, and reasonableKeep program team and financial department abreast of deadlines and reporting requirementsProvide regular reports to program team to review and confirm monthly transactions and payroll chargesMeet regularly with program team to review project plans and projectionsProvide monthly and quarterly reports (and as requested) that include spending analysis, and forecast future needsCommunicate status and progress of spending activities to executive team and directorsWork with the data department to ensure accuracy of project and program outcomes.Allocate effort according to award, including setting up and maintaining braided funding allocations for all staffCollaborate with the finance team to maintain accurate financial records and support internal and external audits Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in budgeting and financial management, develop, recommend, and implement policies, principles, and guidelines, recommending updates to existing policies and procedures as neededMaintain files and data-reporting systems to support related program analysis on regular, defined intervals.Serve as the primary point of contact with funders. Build relationships with partners to promote and enhance coordinated, effective service delivery. Network with colleagues and promote participation in program activities.Provide required supporting documentation to development team for planned grant applications to help support proposals Maximize the potential of the program by understanding how different projects interlink and overlap.Regularly evaluate and document program elements to ensure performance standards/requirements are met.Maintain Project Management standards for all programs to ensure that the triple restraints (Time, Budget, Scope) of programs meet all compliance measures and standards per contract.Work with the communications team to increase awareness of programs.Actively participate in internal quality-improvement teams and work with members proactively to drive quality-improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal/state/local laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsEducation & Experience Bachelor's degree in social or health sciences. 1+ years experience in program coordination and supervision, or grants managementExperience working with American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) populations strongly preferredFamiliarity with the unique healthcare needs and social issues facing AI/AN and the desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services to this populationExperience managing City of Seattle and King County grants strongly preferredQualificationsAmerican Indian/Alaska Native candidates strongly preferredStrong Project Management, organizational, and coordination skillsAbility to set priorities and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities for reporting.Impeccable writing skills.Ability to assess situations and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of the organization.Demonstrate excellent communication and networking skills, including public speaking, writing, group facilitation, and communicating cross-culturally with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients/patients, and the community in all situations.Adept at working independently or in a team environment, whichever is considered appropriate for the situation.Knowledge of computer applications necessary to fulfill job duties.Work well under pressure, meet multiple and often competing deadlines.Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as required.Show initiative and work with minimal supervision. Work Environment: SIHB staff work four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week on site. Standard hours are 7am to 6pm, 4 days a week, with occasional extra hours for events or to meet deadlines.