Grants & Programs Officer

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

Job summary

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is seeking a Grants and Program Officer to coordinate, manage, and execute activities across the grantmaking portfolio, including engagement with OPEN. The role will implement the current grants strategy and plan new engagement activities.

You will manage a portfolio of community- and state-based grantees, support annual goals, and ensure effective progress reviews. A background in public health or healthcare administration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field.
• 5+ years of grants and programs management/nonprofit experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including presentations and facilitation.

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.
• Balance the programmatic demands and maximize outcomes.
• Support grantees through Fluxx workflow and portfolio management.
• Measure outcomes, evaluation, and impact reporting.

Skills

Grants management

Nonprofit programs experience

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

We’re on a mission to improve the oral health of all

The oral health industry needs to change. Let’s change it together.

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. **

Equal Employment Opportunity: CareQuest Institute of Oral Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Together, We Will Transform the System

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit championing a more equitable futurewhere every person can reach their full potential through excellent health. The oral health industryneeds to change – and together, we will make that change.

Every day, we combine our passion and skillset to turn ideas into action. From industry-shaping research to practical education, from policy change to grants, we are uniquely positioned to change oral health. Our goal is create a more accessible, equitable, and integrated health system for everyone – and you could be the catalyst that brings it to life. By creating a more equitable system, millions of Americans – including children, underserved communities, veterans, and our own loved ones – will get the care they deserve.

Join us to do meaningful, career-defining work alongside, health care providers, patients, and local,state, and federal stakeholders.

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CareQuest Institute is committed to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our team. We offer a wide range of wellness benefits to employees, including:

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance (employer provided and supplemental)
• Life Insurance (employer provided and supplemental)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Insurance (Auto & Home, Legal, Accident, Pet, Identity Theft)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

While we do have a physical office in Charlestown, Massachusetts, our colleagues are based all over the country, so we continuously strive to create a connected virtual work experience. We offer home office reimbursements, support colleague resources groups (CRGs), and host an annual in-person company retreat to encourage collaboration and community.

Our Workplace Awards

2024-2025: Great Place to Work Certified®

CareQuest Institute is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work ®, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation. The prestigious award is based on what employees said about their experience working here. Key highlights include:

• 93% of our employees said that when you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.
• 91% of our employees said they feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.
• 90% of our employees said that people are encouraged to balance their work life and their personal life.

2021-2023: The Women’s Edge – Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts

CareQuest Institute is proud to be recognized in 2021, 2022, and 2023 among the top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts.

The Women’s Edge, a nonprofit that supports female business leaders, examines revenue or operating budget as well as other variables, including number of full‑time employees in the state, workplace and management diversity, and innovative projects.

Our values are core to our work and central to how we measure our success.