Grants Coordinator III

Description

Job Type

Full-time

The role of Grant Coordinator III is to provide high level oversight of the regulatory and fiscal responsibilities of the Homelessness Department’s grant programs, to manage the implementation of new grant programs and projects, and to coordinate with stakeholders to further the goal of ending homelessness in the state of Idaho.

At our organization, we are dedicated to improving lives and strengthening Idaho communities. We believe that housing opportunities, self-sufficiency, and economic development are the pillars of progress. Our commitment to our team is unwavering, and we consider our employees our greatest priority. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional development and growth.

It's no wonder we have been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Idaho for a decade. Join us and be part of a vibrant, entrepreneurial organization that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of Idahoans.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Perform threshold reviews of applications and analysis of budgets for applications administered by IHFA
• Assist in the evaluation of   grantees’ current and past performance and coordinate with the data   collection team to help prepare reports and evaluate projects
• Regularly train funded organizations on program requirements, develop program trainings, and provide technical   assistance on grants administered by IHFA
• Develop contracts, grant agreements,   certifications, and other documents necessary for grant administration
• Oversee program budgets, financial oversight of programs, department budgets, and any reporting or planning of   financial activities
• Initialize and review subrecipient   requests for reimbursement, payment processing, and track funds in accordance   with approved budgets
• Provide guidance on the interpretation and adoption of HUD policy changes, as well as the HIC’s Written Standards and other locally        instituted policies, including program descriptions, program standards, forms, and other tools to facilitate        compliance of each program
• Participate in the development and implementation of locally adopted strategies, including related governing documents, to create a responsive,        effective, and successful homelessness response system
• Utilize        experience interpreting federal regulations and make suggestions for improvements on current and/or future grant opportunities
• Effectively convey knowledge of regulations, CFR’s, accounting principles, etc. to a wide variety of individuals and organizations in an easy-to-understand manner
• Be actively engaged in and provide feedback to management staff about current federal policy changes and anticipate how changes will affect IHFA’s grant programs
• In response to HUD and other compliance monitoring of IHFA’s grant programs, carry out necessary corrective actions and produce supporting        documentation required by the monitoring agency
• Work with IHFA’s Compliance department to assist in monitoring of subrecipients and developing related monitoring materials
• Perform annual subrecipient risk assessments on all programs and coordinate with the Compliance department to inform them of risk assessment results
• Participate productively with the Homelessness Department and contribute to team success and goal achievement by supporting guidance from the Homeless Programs Manager and SNAP Supervisor

May perform other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Five plus years’ experience working with grants and managing projects
• Four-year degree from an accredited university
• Experience working with Victim Service Providers or similar work preferred
• Lived experience with domestic violence or homelessness is a plus

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Requires demonstrated success in managing projects, providing technical assistance for specialized activities and heavily regulated programs
• Must have the ability to interpret and communicate federal regulations and administer complex programs efficiently and in compliance with federal requirements
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and experience in developing policies and procedures