Assistant Director, Grants

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee grant-funded programs, ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations, and advance fundraising through compelling donor communications. You will write and prepare grant proposals, supervise staff, and partner with program leaders and auditors to strengthen resources and outcomes across the health system.

Strong writing, analytical and organizational skills are essential, as is a commitment to health equity and public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration with 3 years of grants-related experience.
• Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience in grant writing and grants management.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in assuring that programs are developed and monitored in compliance with all governmental regulations (Federal, State, City), NYC Health + Hospitals policies and standards of good health care practices.
• Writes and prepares grants for submission to potential funding sources, according to specifications and within required timeframes.
• Serves as a health care resource for System and health care setting personnel to provide technical and professional assistance in health care components of grant funded programs and research activities.
• Supervises and trains staff as assigned by Director. Monitors work in progress.
• Develops strategies and alternative approaches for improvement of specified grant funded health care programs and assists Director in assessing existing resources and priorities.
• Conducts meetings and conferences as a representative of the Director and acts for the Director in relation with other units, auditors (City, State, Federal) and outside agencies and entities.
• Assists in developing department objectives and methods of implementation.
• Supervises development of criteria for grant review and provides staff service to committees concerned with grant review process.
• Compiles periodic reports and undertakes special projects, as assigned.

Skills

Strategic communication

Analytical thinking

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration

Master’s degree in Public Administration or related discipline

Tools

CRM systems

Grant management software

Job description

Marketing Statement NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in assuring that programs are developed and monitored in compliance with all governmental regulations (Federal, State, City), NYC Health + Hospitals policies and standards of good health care practices.
• Writes and prepares grants for submission to potential funding sources, according to specifications and within required timeframes.
• Serves as a health care resource for System and health care setting personnel to provide technical and professional assistance in health care components of grant funded programs and research activities.
• Supervises and trains staff as assigned by Director. Monitors work in progress.
• Develops strategies and alternative approaches for improvement of specified grant funded health care programs and assists Director in assessing existing resources and priorities.
• Conducts meetings and conferences as a representative of the Director and acts for the Director in relation with other units, auditors (City, State, Federal) and outside agencies and entities.
• Assists in developing department objectives and methods of implementation.
• Supervises development of criteria for grant review and provides staff service to committees concerned with grant review process.
• Compiles periodic reports and undertakes special projects, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualification for Central Office
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration or a related discipline and 3 (three) years of progressively responsible experience in areas relating to public administration and/or health care planning and administration, grant writing and work related to grants management and development within these fields.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in #”1” above, can be substituted for one (1) year of experience, as described in “1” above.

Department Preferences

• This position requires a unique blend of strategic communication skills, analytical thinking, and operational precision. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong ability to synthesize complex program and financial information into clear, donor-ready materials. As a versatile and reliable writer, they produce polished donor communications, such as acknowledgment letters, program updates, and internal briefing materials, while maintaining precise tracking systems and CRM records.
• Must possess exceptional writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, remain agile, and communicate professionally across diverse departments and stakeholders. For a team member who demonstrates reliability, strong execution, and a solid grasp of our core systems, there is opportunity to grow into higher-level responsibilities over time, including grant proposal drafting and building and managing a small portfolio of institutional donor relationships. A demonstrated commitment to NYC Health + Hospitals’ mission of health equity, social justice, and the communities served by the organization is required.
• Public health, policy, non-profit management and program development
• Social issues relevant to public health care delivery
• Operation of various Grantors Systems and government grant portals
• Development/philanthropic best practices
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to produce concise and clearly-worded documents covering a wide range of subject areas.
• Ability to process and draft politically-sensitive information in a responsible manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of the public hospital system