Assistant Director, Community Planning & Allocations- Northern NJ

The Jewish Federations of North America; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization in Paramus, New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Director, Community Planning & Allocations. This role involves overseeing the grant lifecycle, managing budget processes, and analyzing community needs to foster impactful investments. Ideal candidates will have significant managerial experience and strong analytical abilities, alongside an understanding of the Jewish communal space. This is an opportunity to contribute to the mission of enhancing community resources and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of managerial experience in grant management or community planning.
• Proven ability to lead an RFP cycle with financial accountability.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and data synthesis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full grant cycle, including RFP process and compliance monitoring.
• Manage annual allocation budgeting and tracking process.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to inform planning decisions.

Skills

Managerial experience in grant management

Analytical skills

Communication and presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of the Jewish communal space

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Community Planning & Allocations plays a critical leadership role in advancing the mission of Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey by shaping strategic priorities and planning for impactful community investments. This position ensures that community needs are assessed and addressed through high‑impact programs, fostering collaboration among agencies and stakeholders. The Assistant Director oversees the full grant lifecycle, supports community planning initiatives, and provides analytical insights to guide funding decisions.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the full grant cycle, including RFP process, proposal evaluation, funding recommendations, grant agreements, payments, and compliance monitoring.
• Work with CFO to manage annual allocation budgeting and tracking process.
• Monitor and analyze data, financial information, and performance metrics to evaluate program impact and inform planning decisions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all grant and program activities and ensure adherence and compliance with internal policies and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director to assess community needs ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community resources.
• Research emerging trends and new programs that align with Priority Impact Areas and community needs.
• Serve as a liaison to Federation’s constituent agencies and community partners to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
• Work closely with other departments to support development efforts and create funding opportunities.
• Foster strong relationships with senior leadership and committee members.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis for Board and committee meetings.
• Administer incentive grant programs and other targeted initiatives.
• Provide strategic support to the Senior Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• 7–10 years of managerial experience in grant management or community planning.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to lead an RFP cycle, including oversight of evaluation, compliance, and financial accountability.
• Strong independent strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, with strong analytical and evaluation abilities and the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience leading community needs assessments to inform strategic funding priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable impact.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and accurate in reporting; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with strong follow‑through.
• Working knowledge of the Jewish communal space, Jewish practice, and Israel.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong personal commitment to the mission and values of Jewish Federation; high ethical standards and professionalism.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn new software.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends; some travel may be required.

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