[Hiring] Grants & Programs Officer @CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

Role Description

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.
• 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 the next grant, review, and assess needs.
• Support grantees through the 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively.
• Manual dexterity and sitting is required in carrying out 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Total rewards package includes medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off including PTO.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) savings match including financial planning workshops.