Grant Project Manager

Applicants must include a cover letter and resume for review. A writing sample is recommended and will be requested for candidates selected for interviews.

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase home ownership throughout New York State.

This position is with HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

The Office of Community Renewal (OCR) administers a combination of State and Federal funding resources to develop or support programs that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons.

HCR is looking for a new staff member to join the Office of Community Renewal’s State Housing grants team. This team manages grant projects awarded to not for profits and units of local government through the Access to Home, Mobile & Manufactured Home Replacement and RESTORE programs.

The Grant Project Manager position includes management of a portfolio of projects throughout the full lifecycle of a grant: reviewing grant applications, preparing grant agreement materials, processing payment requests, monitoring project progress, and providing technical assistance to applicants, awardees, and staff.

Daily activities primarily include interacting with grant awardees to provide guidance and technical assistance. Other office duties such as answering questions by phone and email, researching and troubleshooting difficult issues and scenarios, reviewing and editing written materials, and attending internal meetings as needed. Occasionally the days may include traveling to visit grantees to provide technical assistance and monitor projects.

While the position requires significant administrative work and effort, it offers unique opportunities to become familiar with communities throughout the State while supporting interesting, meaningful affordable housing projects that benefit low-and- moderate income New Yorkers. The ideal candidate for this position
1) is organized and able to work independently,
2) possesses excellent written and oral communication skills,
3) is curious and eager to contribute to process and procedural improvements, and
4) is detail oriented while able to also maintain a long-term view of the goals for the program.

Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Grant Project Manager provides support in the administration of the grant projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Understand and articulate program rules and regulations of the program.
• General management of a portfolio of grant contracts, including the tracking and monitoring of projects through funding, development, and compliance phases. Specifically:
  • review of applications, management of approval and funding process, and preparing approval documents and contracts;
  • presenting projects and attending off-site meetings;
  • providing and directing technical assistance to program…