Grants & Programs Officer

Grants and Program Officer

The Grants and Program Officer is part of a team responsible for coordinating, managing and executing activities related to programs and initiatives of the grantmaking arm of the Care Quest Institute for Oral Health, particularly focused on working with Native communities. The position will include implementation of the current grants strategy and planning new engagement activities, management of a specific grantmaking portfolio, and engagement with the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (OPEN).

• Provide program support to Care Quest’s grantees and program partners.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual program goals and objectives of the Foundation.
• Balance the programmatic demands of each area and focus on creating the maximum number of successful products or outcomes possible.
• Work with grantees to review and refine progress for which the grant was rewarded.
• Develop a plan for next grant, review and assess needs.
• Support grantees through process of inputting their proposals into Fluxx.
• Manage Fluxx workflow for assigned portfolio.
• Serve as a thought‑partner to grantees and complete regular touchpoints.
• Help to design and support convenings and other opportunities for peer learning and connection across partners.
• Participate in measurement, evaluation, learning, deliverable dissemination, story collecting, and impact assessment efforts.
• Other duties as needed or required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Business, Healthcare Administration (or related field) or equivalent, relevant work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in grants and programs management and/or nonprofits.
• Well‑organized and superior organizational, written and oral communication skills, particularly presentation skills, facilitation, and difficult conversations.
• Knowledge of the health care industry and Native communities.
• Proficient with general computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proven problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to make good judgment conclusions based on data available with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Attends additional training as requested/deemed necessary.

• Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively.
• Manual dexterity and sitting is required in carrying out position own position responsibilities (i.e. use of personal computer).
• Ability to travel or move about within and outside serviced facilities required.
• Incumbent works primarily in either a private or shared office environment.

The target hiring range for this role is $72,500 - $85,000 (annually). The starting base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and other job-related factors. In addition, our total rewards package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; generous time off including PTO; short and long‑term disability insurance and a competitive 401(k) savings match including financial planning workshops. See our Careers Page for more information.

In accordance with Care Quest Institute for Oral Health’s Compliance Plan, all employees must conduct Care Quest Institute for Oral Health business and activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical standards and report potential compliance or ethical issues to Care Quest Institute for Oral Health’s designated Compliance Officer.

Care Quest Institute for Oral Health’s affirmative action program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitation of otherwise‑qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and activities. Please see Human Resources for additional information regarding this program.