Govt. Housing - Grant Specialist - Open Until Filled - Sault Tribe

Position Summary

The Grant Specialist, under the direction of the Grants Manager, is responsible for providing expertise in negotiating, preparing, submitting, and reporting on the Housing Authority's grants.  This detail-oriented position is responsible for difficult to complex grant, accounting, and administrative projects requiring diverse, advanced knowledge and expertise relating to strategic and development planning and grant writing. The position requires individuals to be highly organized and responsible for reading, interpreting, and developing a plan to implement awarded grants which includes providing materials to staff to assist in carrying out grant requirements

Job Duties

The following include, but are not limited to essential functions of the position.

• Submit timely and accurate competitive grants including writing, packing, implementing, and reporting. 
• Formulate required reporting including Annual Performance Report, Self-Monitoring, Indian Housing plans, and other grant activities. 
• Coordinate, facilitate and monitor grant plan and implementation with key personnel.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret statistical and other data to support grant activities.
• Research and secure grants, loans, and Federal and non-profit funding resources to fund and further the Housing Authority goals.
• Review and process project documents i.e. contracts and grant agreements for the Housing Director.
• Perform feasibility studies, needs assessments, surveys, and analyses to determine membership housing needs.
• Facilitate strategic planning activities and development of comprehensive strategic plans and monitors goals and objectives.                
• Coordinate the development and implementation of special projects as directed.
• Assist in the development of budgets and budget modifications.
• Monitor the Emergency Response Plan, i.e. maintain, implement, and update.
• Develop media materials: newsletters, television and radio, brochures, and fact sheets on Housing Authority current events. 
• Perform community-based planning process, develops plan, and facilitates community meetings.
• Develop and conduct educational presentations to local government officials, tribal decision-makers, housing residents, and Board of Commission, and other community groups.
• Provide technical support for Housing Administration.
• Maintain appropriate files, prepare correspondence, reports, and written documentation.     
• Prepare related grant implementation and training materials.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Excellent knowledge of practices and formats for development and strategic planning.
• Must have a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Must have submitted grant applications and successfully obtained grant awards.
• Must have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal to no supervision.
• Must have organizational skills and be able to plan, prioritize, and manage workload to meet goals promptly.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly in person, in writing, and by telephone and email.  
• Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with coworkers, supervisory personnel, and the general public.
• Must have excellent project management skills; provide strong leadership, prioritize project tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check and complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Native American preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field or three years demonstrated ability in relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2 years of experience working with grants; grant writing, grant submissions, and grant implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management Project Management, or related field.
• 4 years of experience working with grants; grant writing, grant submissions, and grant implementation.
• Knowledge of accounting software specifically JD Edwards.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in project management and other specialty software programs preferred.

Certification(s) and/or Licenses Required

• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.