Director of Grants and Contracts

Oakland, CA

 

Position Opening

 

Director of Grants and Contracts

 

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is a large non-profit public health organization conducting a broad range of public health research, training, and technical assistance programs in California, throughout the nation, and around the world.  PHI is seeking a full time Director of Grants and Contracts (G&C Director).  This position is located in Oakland, CA.

 

The G&C Director is a key member of the management team at PHI and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer/Senior Vice President.  The G&C Director manages all aspects of post-award administration for the PHI.  The G&C Department consists of a 3 Supervisors, 9 Specialists and 3 support personnel in Oakland and Sacramento.

 

The G&C Director is responsible for developing and implementing overall policies and day to day operating procedures that ensure PHI’s compliance with sponsor’s regulations and requirements.  The Director’s position requires an in-depth understanding of OMB Circulars A-122, A-133, and A-110; as well as demonstrated experience in applying these principles in an academic or non-profit environment. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

• Coordinates efforts among the functions of Pre-Award, Post-Award, Controller’s Office and Human Resources to address various issues in the day-to-day administration of PHI’s various grants and contracts
• Interprets and supervises the application of both sponsors’ and PHI’s policies and procedures
• Maintains close liaison with PHI’s Principal Investigators/ Project Directors (PI/PD) to facilitate communication, training, and the resolution of potential issues
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, Foundation and other funding requirements
• Directs the continuous training of staff
• Applies Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) to the sponsored program environment

 

Qualifications:

 

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least 5 years of management experience to include administering Federal & State grants and contracts, including knowledge of applicable OMB and FAR provisions
• In-depth knowledge of ERP’s to support the sponsored program environment (Lawson is highly preferred).
• Strong leadership/supervisory skills
• An understanding of management tools and personnel procedures
• Some experience in managing a remote location is highly preferred
• The ability to occasionally travel from Oakland to Sacramento when needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• A strong understanding of accounting principles, cost allowances and budgeting
• Good organizational skills
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access (Lawson skills are highly preferred)
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to exhibit sound judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills and can interact well with peers, other individuals and associates

 

Compensation:

 

This is an exempt position and the salary is commensurate with experience.  PHI offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability insurance, life insurance, 403b (tax sheltered annuity) and partial subsidy of public transportation cost.   For more information about PHI’s benefits, please visit www.phi.org.  

 

How to apply:

 

To apply for this position go to PHI’s Career Site at www.phi.jobs.

 

 

Public Health Institute
555 – 12^th Street, 10th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607-4046

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