Grants and Contracts Manager

R-9942 Reference#1173525575150 

  Posting Date: July 19, 2024

Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws.  Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position:       Grants and Contracts Manager

Reports:        Chief Adult Programs Officer

Location:      To Be Determined based on successful applicant (Birmingham, Decatur, Dothan, Huntsville, Opelika, Mobile, Montgomery, Shoals, Talladega, or Tuscaloosa)

ABOUT ALABAMA INSITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND

Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind and multidisabled and their families.  Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing or vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day. The Grants and Contracts Coordinator will assist the Chief Adult Programs Officer to provide oversight and support of all municipal, state, federal, congressional and discretionary grants for AIDB’s adult, K-12 and Special Projects programs including proposal development, writing, submission, management, and reporting. This position will train AIDB team members in research, writing, reporting and management of municipal, state, federal, congressional and discretionary grants, will provide guidance in the refinement of policies and procedures and will assist in the development of a dedicated team of trained internal and external grant-writing professionals.  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communication, public relations, social services or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with grant writing and grants oversight.
• Demonstrated exceptional writing, speaking and human relations skills.
• Proven strong organizational and time-management skills to meet critical deadlines and to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, within a team environment and with a wide range of people and groups; self-starter.
• Proven ability to work independently while providing direction and motivation to others through communication, modeling appropriate behavior, optimism and high achievement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in marketing, journalism, communication, public relations or related field.
• Experience working with individuals with sensory differences.
• Five (5) years or more of direct grant writing and management experience.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive certification and/or Association of Fundraising Professionals membership. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations. 

POSITION REQUIRMENTS

• In collaboration with the Chief Adult Programs Officer, set annual grants writing goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with different areas within AIDB to evaluate grant opportunities, determine focus areas of best fit, and ensure grant proposals best represent and support AIDB’s programs and align with the AIDB Strategic Plan.
• Research, develop, write and edit all contracts and grants submitted on behalf of AIDB to state, local, and federal agencies. 
• Review proposals for consistency and accuracy before final submission.
• Track grant submissions to assist with budget planning and to ensure appropriate staff are aware of programmatic outcomes for awarded grants.
• Monitor grant spending throughout the grant life cycle.
• Cultivate relationships and contacts with potential governmental funding sources.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on the status of grant applications to funders and to AIDB administrators.
• Serve as the liaison for project directors providing fiscal guidance, programmatic technical assistance, and state/ federal regulations guidance in general grants management.
• Coordinate with staff to secure agency, staff, and student stories and outcomes that highlight successes.
• Work with the Office of Institutional Advancement regarding public relations and social media opportunities for grants secured. 
• Revise and establish AIDB policies and procedures related to grant writing and program development. 
• Develop -  in conjunction with the Chief Adult Programs Officer and Human Resources Director - a mechanism to train and incentivize internal team members willing to write and manage municipal, state, federal, governmental, congressional and discretionary grants and contracts. 
• Participate in and complete other duties assigned.
• Must obtain with the first thirty-six (36) months of employment a sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system.  Training is provided.
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at any agency designated and paid by AIDB. 

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

                        Alabama State TRS Retirement

                        Deferred Compensation Options Available

                        Paid Time Off

SALARY: $54,950 $95,014 Scale A1 Rank 04

                        (260 days)

                        Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: August 2, 2024      

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application