Associate Director of Grants - Continuum of Care; CoC)

Title: Associate Director of Grants - Continuum of Care (CoC)

Group/Team: Continuum of Care, Community Impact

Reports To: Director of Continuum of Care

Status: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Minimum Annual Salary: $65,520

The Associate Director of Grants leads the CoC grant portfolio, including planning, applications, budgets, compliance, reporting, and process improvement. This role supports homeless services and housing programs across Kalamazoo County by coordinating partners, strengthening grant systems, and aligning funding with CoC priorities.

In this role, you will work with UWSCMI departments, CoC member organizations, service providers, government agencies, and community partners to build strong relationships, support collaborative funding efforts, and advance equitable solutions to homelessness. This position plays a key role in translating the strategic direction of the CoC into actionable grant strategies, processes, and priorities.

This is a grant-funded, hybrid position based in the Kalamazoo office. The role requires at least three days per week in the office and occasional travel within UWSCMI's service area:
Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, and Kalamazoo counties.

• Contributes to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organizational culture that centers people in every solution, process, and function.
• Lead grant processes and funding strategies that center equity, accessibility, and the needs and experiences of people impacted by homelessness.
• Identify opportunities to improve equitable access to funding and strengthen systems that address disparities within the homeless response system.

• Lead the strategy, planning, and management of a complex portfolio of CoC grants and funding opportunities in partnership with the CoC Director.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities that support CoC and community priorities.
• Oversee the grant process from application through implementation, reporting, and closeout.
• Lead major funding initiatives, including state and federal grant processes.
• Improve grant processes and systems to support efficiency, compliance, and strong outcomes.
• Use funding trends and community needs to help guide grant priorities and strategy.

• Support the development and management of grant and program budgets in partnership with the Director of Continuum of Care, Finance and Accounting, program leaders, and community partners.
• Monitor grant expenditures and financial performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure grant-funded activities align with approved budgets, funding requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Provide guidance and support to partners and stakeholders regarding grant budgets, allowable costs, and financial requirements.

• Lead processes that ensure grants meet applicable funding and compliance requirements.
• Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to monitor grant performance, spending, and outcomes.
• Lead grant monitoring activities, including reviews, site visits, and evaluations.
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Maintain effective systems for documentation, reporting, and accountability.
• Use data and feedback to improve grant-funded programs and processes.

• Turn CoC and UWSCMI priorities into clear grant strategies and action plans.
• Lead projects and initiatives involving UWSCMI teams, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with CoC members, funders, service providers, and community…