Assistant Program Development/Grant Writing Specialist

Ponca City Development Authority; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Nation is hiring an Assistant Program Development/Grant Writing Specialist to support the Grants and Contracts efforts in Kaw City, OK. The role reports to the Grant and Contracts Director and requires strong writing, research, and organizational skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities include proofreading grants, researching funding sources, maintaining data for progress reports, and assisting with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with at least one year of experience in the grant writing/development field.
• An Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or Office Administration is preferred.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Familiar with funding research, identification of potential funding opportunities, federal grant program organization, and reporting methods.

Responsibilities

• Proofread grant applications prior to submission and recommend changes to Director.
• Research potential funding sources.
• Maintain/obtain statistical information to support grant applications and progress reports.
• Assist in developing/maintaining the Program Development/Grants and Contracts policies and procedures manual.
• Maintain confidentiality of Nation information in all matters, responsibilities, and duties performed.
• Assist with/complete other job duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication

Research funding

Deadline oriented

Multitasking

Education

Associates degree in Business/Accounting/Office Administration

High School diploma

Job description

This job is posted for Kaw Nation, and the direct contact will be [e-mail]

TITLE: ASSISTANT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/GRANT WRITING SPECIALIST

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: GRANT AND CONTRACTS DIRECTOR

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: CHAIR

LOCATION: KAW CITY, OK

QUALIFICATIONS: Educational requirements include a High School diploma with at least one (I) year of experience in the grant writing/development field. An Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or Office Administration is preferred. Additional experience may be substituted for educational requirements. Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Demonstrated organizational ability and an ability to meet deadlines. Must be familiar with funding research, identification of potential funding opportunities, federal grant program organization, and reporting methods. Must be able to process and disseminate information to the Program Development Specialists and/or Director. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Responsible for proofreading grant applications prior to submission and recommending changes to Director.
• 2. Responsible for researching potential funding sources.
• 3. Responsible for maintaining/obtaining statistical information to use in support of grant applications and progress reports.
• 5. Assist the Director in developing/maintaining the Program Development/Grants and Contracts policies and procedures manual.
• 6. Must hold all information regarding the Nation in the strictest of confidence in all matters, responsibilities, and duties performed under this position.
• 7. Assist with/complete any other job duties that might be assigned by immediate/controlling supervisor.