Grant Programs Lead – Youth & Crime Policy

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards program

Pension plan options

Education reimbursement program

Paid holidays

Job summary

The State of Indiana invites applications for an Assistant Division Director within the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. You will assist the Director in overseeing Youth and Drug and Crime Control grant funding through the full grant life cycle, supervising staff and ensuring policy compliance across state and federal funds.

A degree is not required, but 9+ years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
• Extensive knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws governing the programs.
• Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern far-reaching implications.
• Ability to present to internal and external customers, government officials, and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to solve problems.
• Ability to delegate work, set direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to provide coaching and develop employee skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Direct, plan, or implement policies and objectives to ensure operations or productivity.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to officials or individuals.
• Recommend and implement corrective action plans for program problems.
• Prepare reports for approval including funding or service implementation.
• Direct or coordinate budget activities to fund operations and improve efficiency.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develop and train staff on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve on boards and management committees.
• Recruit, onboard, and train employees, ensuring role clarity and development.

Skills

Program management

Grant management

Budgeting

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Tools

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Job description

The State of Indiana invites applications for an Assistant Division Director within the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. You will assist the Director in overseeing Youth and Drug and Crime Control grant funding through the full grant life cycle, supervising staff and ensuring policy compliance across state and federal funds.

A degree is not required, but 9+ years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.