Grants Specialist

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position overview: The Grants Specialist supports a specific portfolio of grants and contracts, seeing each grant through both pre-award and post-award activities to close out. These grants and contracts aim to advance population health goals and improve the quality of care provided by Cayuga Health System to achieve these goals. This position is an integral member of interprofessional grant-writing teams at Cayuga Health and serves as a liaison between Cayuga Health's Grants Team and partnering writers, project staff, the finance team, and funders. Therefore, this role requires commitment to both cross-functional collaboration within the organization and cross-sector collaboration with a range of community and academic partners. The ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, project management and communication skills, financial and budgeting experience, and knowledge of grant and reporting practices.

What you'll do:

• Job Responsibilities include:

  General:

  • Work closely with other Grants Specialists, Community & Academic Partnership Manager, and others involved in grants for Cayuga Health to manage a portfolio of system-wide grants
  • Support the development of organizational processes and tools for grants management and capacity-building
  • Apply awareness of cultural values and practices throughout the grant process.
  • Other appropriate responsibilities not noted above

  Pre-Award:

  • Write proposal narratives which communicate key program details by working closely with the relevant content and context experts
  • Inform the development of grant proposal budgets, budget justifications, pro-formas, and resource management plans
  • Research, identify and review public and private grant opportunities and funding sources for feasibility and other internally-identified criteria
  
  

  Post-Award:

  • Support project teams and the Grants Accountant with the submission of reports and requested documentation, including tracking deadlines, vouchers, and responding to funder questions.
  • Monitor spending against grants to ensure annual targets are met
  • Ensure compliance with granting organization's regulations and requirements, including reporting protocols, reporting templates, and policies and procedures
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a public health, healthcare administration, nonprofit administration, or related field. Master's degree in a related field (such as healthcare administration or public health) preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in nonprofit administration, grant writing or grants management, preferably in a medical or community health setting. This can include graduate level experience working with community partners on grant proposals or grant-funded initiatives.
• Knowledge/Skills/Interests: Robust knowledge of, or interest in, the grant application process, public funding sources, and the private philanthropic community. Strong critical thinking skills and ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience. Ability to work independently, be part of cross-functional teams, and be self-motivated to set priorities and manage multiple priorities under minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality. Demonstrated interest in the mission, vision and values of Cayuga Health System.
• Location: This position can be 90% remote, with an estimated 10% of time necessary for in-person meetings.
• Licensure: N/A. Certified Grants Management Specialist credentials a plus.
• Physical Requirements: 90% sitting; 10% standing

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.