Manager, Grants

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At AltaMed, we don’t just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It’s the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The Grants Manager provides leadership, strategy, and technical expertise for post-award Research and Service Grants and Contracts within AltaMed. The Manager works closely with the Director of Grants Management to provide an effective flow of communication, recommended improved standards, regulatory compliance, policies, procedures and technology, to ensure adherence to internal and external policies, executed contracts, and funder agreements. The GM develops and implements milestones and standards by which funded grants and contract programs maintain a high standard of regulatory compliance with contractual programmatic and fiscal obligations. The GM is responsible for working closely with program personnel and principal investigators to ensure agreements are satisfactorily processed, implemented and concluded in the areas of contract negotiation, sub-award agreements, and post-award monitoring of programs/services/projects supported by funding provided in the form of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts from external/internal funding sources (e.g., federal agencies, state agencies, private companies, or foundations) and including sub-awards from educational institutes (UCLA, USC, CDU, UCI, etc.). The Grants Manager reviews and processes agreements; reviews and ensures viability of contract terms; informs AltaMed staff of special contractual requirements; ensures compliance with AltaMed guidelines; when appropriate, provides training and coaching to program implementation staff.

Minimum Requirements:
1. Bachelor degree is required or equivalent 4 years of experience required. Master’s in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field such as Public Health is preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years progressive experience in finance, grant, and contract management required.
3. Minimum of 3 years of program management implementation in leadership role preferred.
4. Experience in providing leadership, vision, technical and project management in setting priorities, directing setting for cross-functional teams, and meeting project timeline goals.
5. Familiarity with legal procedures and language is desirable, but not required.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days 
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Salary Range

$92,701.65 - $115,877.06 annually