Grants & Contracts Strategist

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority; Oconaluftee Indian Village (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority in Cherokee, NC seeks a Grant Coordinator to oversee the sponsored programs portfolio and coordinate grant proposals and contracts. You will interpret funding rules, generate reports, and support cross-functional teams to align grants with program outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, accounting and MS Office skills, with experience in grant management and a focus on regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; two years of experience in administrative management of a business or governmental program.
• Strong communication skills, accounting knowledge and MS Office skills.
• Experience with tribal health systems or Indigenous communities.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed or culturally responsive grant frameworks.
• Must demonstrate a recovery-oriented framework.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning and preparation of grant proposals for one or more departments; provides guidance and assistance to staff in interpreting funding agency regulations.
• Prepares documents for reporting to grantors or leadership including statistical summaries and/or graphics.
• Facilitating communication between grantor agencies and internal departments.
• Assist with facilitating contracts, including generation of the contract and preparing it for leadership review.
• Analyzes and evaluates contract and grant budgets for correct calculation of expense categories (salaries, percent of effort, fringe benefits, indirect costs, etc.).
• Analyzes awarded proposals and contracts for compliance; prepares acceptance documentation and recommends approval or rejection of deviations.
• Coordinates receipt of awards and contract documentation; maintains proposal and funding records in databases and prepares reports.
• Supports cross-functional teams in aligning grants goals with program outcomes.
• Represents CIHA in external meetings or webinars related to grant funding.
• Implements grant management policies by collaborating with other departments.
• Monitors grant activities and grant-funded staff to ensure fidelity.
• Uses databases and systems to track grant proposals and awards.
• Assists departments with work plan amendments and budget changes.
• Trains staff on grant compliance and reporting expectations.
• Provides training on grant compliance and proposal development.
• Performs data reviews to complete monthly reconciliations.
• Reviews rules and regulations to ensure compliance with grantor and CIHA policies.
• Maintains required files.
• Ensures timely periodic and annual reporting to leadership, contracting, and grantor agencies; tracks deadlines.
• Plans for external grant audits and coordinates with state/federal agencies.
• Collaborates to define metrics aligned with grant objectives and community impact.
• Develops understanding of high-risk populations and culturally appropriate approaches.
• Identifies risks to grant performance and proposes mitigation strategies.
• Supports sustainability planning for grant-funded programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Accounting knowledge

MS Office

Grant management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority in Cherokee, NC seeks a Grant Coordinator to oversee the sponsored programs portfolio and coordinate grant proposals and contracts. You will interpret funding rules, generate reports, and support cross-functional teams to align grants with program outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, accounting and MS Office skills, with experience in grant management and a focus on regulatory compliance.