Grants Manager

Overview:

John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities:

May involve some grant writing as well as coordination and communication with contracted grant writers and funders.

• Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the specific activities of all assigned financial and administrative functions. Under the supervision of the AVP and/or Director, suggest modifications to policies/procedures/systems in accordance with organizational needs and objectives, as well as government regulations. Coordinate grant projects according to the grant’s requirements.
• Coordinate and carry out specialized grants management functions including:
• Preparing and recommending budget modifications, tracking spending to date and preparing reports on over/underspending, preparing draft budgets, compile necessary materials, ensure compliance with all requirements, communicating with federal, state, and local/foundation grants officials regarding questions or problems.
• Monitor subgrantee reporting and, when applicable, issue payments; verify quarterly financial reports, prepare summary spreadsheets, authorize payments, verify issuance of checks; support the draw of federal funds.
• In conjunction with the AVP, works with contractors to support the NYS Certificate of Need applications.
• Assists the Director of Grants Management with the hospital MWBE obligations under the various grant programs.
• Assists in management of a variety of grant-related portals including those of NY State Department of Health, NY State Grants Gateway, NY City PassPort, VendRep, and others as necessary.
• Coordinates with finance department and HOPE Center personnel in preparing for grant related state and federal audits.
• Must work well with others in a collaborative manner leading to exceptional results.
• Provide preliminary review of grant vouchers prior to requesting signature.
• Support community involvement in the hospital’s grant making process.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in applicable human services field, social work, public health, public administration, management or business required.
• Experience using MS Suite, including Outlook, Access, Excel, Teams, Word. Experience researching & understanding peer reviewed papers plus the ability to understand and use data analysis tools to successfully identify a grant’s ‘fit’ for the hospital’s population of focus.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hospital management preferred. The position requires strong leadership and management skills, including critical thinking in high stress situations; the candidate must demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness, and possess exceptional communication skills with the ability to motivate and work effectively with others.
• Good understanding of nonprofit business operations and federal/state grant and contract funding mechanisms.
• Ability to deal effectively with and represent the hospital to a wide range of state and federal agencies, subgrantees, financial institutions, vendors, consultants, and others, including good basic negotiating skills. Ability to work effectively with other hospital staff, Board members, and affiliated organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing, using advanced writing skills is required.