Grants & Programs Officer

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Inc; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Inc. is seeking a Grants and Program Officer to coordinate and manage grantmaking activities, including implementing the current grants strategy and planning new engagement initiatives with OPEN.

You will support grantees, manage Fluxx workflow for the portfolio, contribute to measurement and impact reporting, and help design convenings and peer-learning opportunities. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in grants or nonprofit programs are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field and relevant work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in grants or programs management in nonprofits.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills, including presentations.
• Knowledge of the health care industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and data-driven judgment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Willingness to attend required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support to CareQuest’s grantees and program partners.
• Manage a grants portfolio of community- and state-based partners.
• Assist in developing and executing annual program goals and objectives.
• Balance programmatic demands and maximize outcomes.
• Work with grantees to review and refine progress for which the grant was rewarded.
• Develop a plan for next grant and assess needs.
• Support grantees through inputting proposals into Fluxx.
• Manage Fluxx workflow for assigned portfolio.
• Serve as a thought-partner to grantees and complete regular touchpoints.
• Help design and support convenings for peer learning and connection.
• Participate in measurement, evaluation, learning, and impact dissemination.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Grants & programs management

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

MS Excel / Word / Outlook

Problem-solving

Time management / multi-tasking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Tools

Fluxx

MS Office Suite

Job description

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The Grants and Program Officer is part of a team responsible for coordinating, managing and executing activities related to programs and initiatives of the grantmaking arm of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. The position will include implementation of the current grants strategy and planning new engagement activities, management of a specific grantmaking portfolio, and engagement with the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (OPEN).

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide program support to CareQuest’s grantees and program partners.
• Manage a grants portfolio of community- and state-based partners.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual program goals and objectives of the Foundation.
• Balance the programmatic demands of each area and focus on creating the maximum number of successful products or outcomes possible.
• Work with grantees to review and refine progress for which the grant was rewarded.
• Develop a plan for next grant, review and assess needs.
• Support grantees through process of inputting their proposals into Fluxx.
• Manage Fluxx workflow for assigned portfolio.
• Serve as a thought-partner to grantees and complete regular touchpoints.
• Help to design and support convenings and other opportunities for peer learning and connection across partners.
• Participate in measurement, evaluation, learning, deliverable dissemination, story collecting, and impact assessment efforts.
• Other duties as needed or required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Business, Healthcare Administration (or related field) or equivalent, relevant work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in grants and programs management and/or nonprofits.
• Well-organized and superior organizational, written and oral communication skills, particularly presentation skills, facilitation, and difficult conversations.
• Knowledge of the health care industry.
• Well-organized and superior organizational, written and oral communication skills, particularly presentation skills.
• Proficient with general computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make good judgment conclusions based on data available with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Attends additional training as requested/deemed necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively.
• Manual dexterity and sitting is required in carrying out position own position responsibilities (i.e. use of personal computer).
• Ability to travel or move about within and outside serviced facilities required.
• Incumbent works primarily in either a private or shared office environment.

The target hiring range for this role is $72,250 - $85,000 (annually). The starting base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and other job-related factors. In addition, our total rewards package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; generous time off including PTO, short and long-term disability insurance and competitive 401(k) savings match including financial planning workshops. See our Careers Page for more information.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform this position.

** In accordance with CareQuest Institute for Oral Health’s Compliance Plan, all employees must conduct CareQuest Institute for Oral Health business and activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical standards and report potential compliance or ethical issues to CareQuest Institute for Oral Health’s designated Compliance Officer. **