Grants Manager, Self-Governance & Grants

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians Of Connecticut; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mohegan Tribe in Uncasville, CT seeks a Grants Manager who will coordinate the full lifecycle of grant activities and secure funding for Tribal programs. The role reports to the Self-Governance/Grants Director and requires collaboration with Tribal leadership and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has extensive grant management experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office and grant management software. Travel ability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelora degree in public administration, business, communications, economics, Political Science, Indian Studies, Paralegal or Legal, or closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of successful professional experience in grant management pertaining to federal grant awards and administration for Tribal Nations, Tribal Organizations, other government agencies, and/or non-profits.
• Five (5) years of successful professional experience in supervising employees.
• Proven track record in successfully managing multiple federal grants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the full lifecycle of grant activities, collaborating with Tribal programs and funding partners.
• Support Tribal programs by securing funding, ensuring compliance, and maintaining organized documentation.
• Lead in a team approach to determine and identify funding sources to meet tribal goals.
• Work with the Office of Self-Governance/Grants, Tribal Programs, Tribal Leadership, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Grant management

Communication skills

MS Office

Policy interpretation

Team leadership

Research methods

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelore28099s degree

7+ years grant management experience

Supervisory experience

Federal grants experience

Job description

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Grants Manager, Self-Governance & Grants

Full-Time Regular S.F.T Uncasville, CT, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1588

Summary of Job Description:

The Grants Manager reports to the Self-Governance/Grants Director and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the full lifecycle of grant activities, supporting Tribal programs by securing funding, ensuring compliance, and maintaining organized documentation. The Grant Manager will lead in a team approach to determine and identify the proper source of funding that will enable the Mohegan Tribe to meet its goals and objectives. The Grants Manager will work collaboratively with the Office of Self-Governance/Grants, Tribal Programs, Tribal Leadership, Tribal Membership, granting entities, and other key stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and follow the Mohegan Tribe policies and procedures, organizational structure, functions, objectives, and possess the ability to understand and interpret pertinent policies and procedures clearly and accurately
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local structures and an understanding of different granting agencies/funding sources and applicable laws, regulations, and guidance related to grants
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods and techniques
• Ability to learn the Mohegan Community and the role of the Mohegan Tribe in meeting the needs of the Mohegan Community
• Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills
• Advanced MS Office and grant management software skills
• Demonstrate experience to work under pressure and outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines for grant opportunities
• Demonstrate experience to work independently and as a team player/team leader, often under tight deadlines
• Demonstrate experience to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate experience to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrate experience to interpret applicable Tribal, federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
• Demonstrate experience to read, analyze, and interpret complicated information, such as technical journals, grant notices and awards, financial reports and budgets, and legal documents
• Demonstrate experience of Tribal grants activities and funding sources
• Must be willing to travel periodically throughout the year

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, communications, economics, Political Science, Indian Studies, Paralegal or Legal, or closely related field
• Seven (7) years of successful professional experience in grant management pertaining to federal grant awards and administration for Tribal Nations, Tribal Organizations, other government agencies, and/or non-profits
• Five (5) years of successful professional experience in supervising employees
• Proven track record in successfully managing multiple federal grants

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training

The Mohegan Tribal Government is committed to Native American Preference and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.