Grants Development Adm - Public health

Directs the research, preparation, submission, and tracking of appropriate grant applications and participates in subsequent follow-up activities to ensure that funder requirements are met. This position may also be responsible for researching and securing external funding sources in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of Mecklenburg County Public Health.

•Research, develop in coordination and collaboration with specific manager, evaluate, and submit grant applications; monitor the status of the application; coordinate and collaborate with grantor for the resolution of identified issues; coordinate and collaborate with a specific manager regarding their grant application and status; successfully follow through with all aspect of the grant process

•Collaborate and coordinate with department or division leadership/staff and/or community partners with the exploration, implementation, and evaluation of projects that support the mission/vision/objectives of the assigned County department or division

•Responds to requests from State, County, local municipality government, external partners, or community stakeholders

•Responsible for managing grant projects as directed by supervisor, manager, or department Director

•Analyze financial and other data, including, but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, and grants

•Develop solutions or alternative practices

•Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes

•Make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports

Experience:

Minimum of two years of related experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Science or a related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

•Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Science, or a related field.

•Knowledge and experience of Federal Grant writing process.

•Previous experience in the area of assignment.

•Contract principles and legal terminology

•Basic management principles

•Basic evaluation principles

•Principles and associated laws relevant to the assigned County department or division, if applicable

•State and Federal process

•Basic budgeting processes

•Planning and implementing new departmental strategies

•Oral and written communication skills

•Good presentation and interpersonal relationship skills

•Critical thinking

•Exceptional writing skills

•Interpret data to demonstrate program level needs and outcomes

•Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures

•Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals

•Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships

•Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

•Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it

•Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently

•Technical / Professional Knowledge & Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise

•Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.