Grants and Compliance Director
Job Title: Grants and Compliance Director | FLSA Status: Exempt |
Department: Administration | Reports to: Deputy Director |
Effective Date: 7/30/2024 | Pay Rate: $70,000 year $33.65 hour |
Position Overview
Hours: 40-45 hours weekly minimum or as necessary to achieve program objective, tasks, activities, responsibilities and to effectively document outcome measures and variations.
Summary Description: The Grants and Compliance Director is primarily responsible for (1) areas of contract compliance and records management. This includes, but is not limited to government contracts, United Way, and private and corporate foundations. (2) research and prepare contract renewals with the oversight of the DD for successful retention of funding; attend contract workshops; prepare for successful site visits and monitoring/audits (3) develop and keep current the agency’s internal service delivery documentation and procedures to ensure effective service data entry, related reporting and monitoring; includes software programs (OSNIUM) being utilized to the highest capacity; (4) responsible for teaching and coaching employees on compliance procedures and forms and working with executive leadership to achieve effective results; serve as the direct supervisor of Compliance Manager. (5) Leads the Continuous Quality Improvement Team concerning agency-wide engagement in meeting and managing various grant related outcomes. (6) Act as a part of the agency’s executive management team conducts regular interaction with program directors. (7) The position also requires a high level of confidentiality, an above average level of flexibility, dependability, sound judgment and creative thinking. (8) Oversee and make decisions regarding agency technology needs. (9) Supervise vendors regarding technological services. (10) Make recommendations that impact on the agency’s budget. (11) Initiates applications for new state and federal funding opportunities to address agency’s needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Systems
- Develop and monitor agency–wide systems to ensure all aspects of contract compliance are adhered to
Contract Monitoring and Compliance
- Responsible for monitoring all contracts
- Monitors contract schedules to make sure all deadlines are met, on or before the deadlines
- Responsible for the organization and maintenance of all contract files and data systems
- Corresponds with grantors and follows-up, as requested
Annual Audit and Monitoring Visits
- Manages and prepares for contract monitoring visits; prepares and engages staff
- Ensures Grant Drive is consistently current on all contract activities
- Prepares an annual schedule of federal awards and other schedules.
Budgeting, Monthly Billings and Reports
- Verifies accuracy in expenses allocated to grants assigned for monthly invoicing.
- Prepares required performance grant reports on all contracts
Inventory
- Records, tags, monitors, and oversees periodic inventory of property/equipment purchased with government funds, following procedures outlined in the contracts
Procurement and Purchases with contract/grant funds
- Develops, oversees and monitors systems to ensure procurement and purchase order procedures are followed and all documentation is submitted and filed
Other duties as assigned
- Represents BATP in financial meetings with funding entities, as assigned
- Assists with Hotline
- Perform other tasks as requested
Education and Other Requirements
Minimum Education
- BA or BS in related area
- 3 - 5 years of successful, progressive experience in government grant compliance, non-profit experience preferred
- Demonstrated competency in decision making and problem solving with minimal supervision
- Flexibility and resourcefulness in dealing with new problems and changing circumstances
- Planning and preparation in advance to avoid potential problems – must be organized
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Able to organize work, handle multiple priorities and work in a high pressured environment
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Technical and creative writing skills that easily relays the message to the reader
- Salesmanship – ability to engage funders that results in approved proposals
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access software applications
- Working knowledge of computer software programs, Quick Books accounting software preferred and the ability to learn new programs
Equipment Used
- Personal computer and software packages – (Windows, Word, Excel), telephone, calculator,
Working Conditions
- Work is carried out in a controlled, agreeable environment as generally represented by normal
Contacts
- Requires frequent contact by telephone, written communication and in person with individuals
working knowledge of the organization and fund development practices and procedures
Physical Requirements
- Physical exertion includes bending, pushing, standing and walking. Must be able to move or
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
- Good vision and good hearing acuity (with glasses and hearing aids, if necessary)
- Skill in use of computer screens and manual dexterity and skill in use of keyboard
Mental and Aptitude Requirements
- Job requires ability to hear and talk; analytical, conceptual, problem-solving and decision-making
Staff/Volunteer and Community Relationships
- Works cooperatively with BATP staff, volunteers, customers and representatives of
Other
- Assists in BATP community relations events and activities as requested
- Must be able to work on a flexible schedule
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have valid Texas State Driver’s License
- Must be able to clearly interact with staff at an expected, professional manner expected of an
- Must be a quick learner
- Must learn about the agency as a whole to assist line staff and to be an asset to management
I have read and understand the essential job functions that have been outlined in the above job description for Bay Area Turning Point.
Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job related factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.
NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.