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Coordinator, Planning & Development

Posting Date: 
Jul 9 2008
Hours: 
FT
Department: 
Planning & Development
Position Summary: 
The purpose of this position is to pursue, in coordination with all members of the Planning and Development team, government funding opportunities that are consistent with current strategic, financial and systematic plans, by creating a program in conjunction with internal and external partners, writing grant applications and budgets, and – upon award – orientating partners to grant deliverables.
Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Research identified needs and write grant applications, including budget creation
· Meet with appropriate staff to identify and plan potential programs based on specific grants’ guidelines.
· Identify government funding opportunities and assess, in conjunction with the Planning and Development Team, their appropriateness to the organization’s current strategic goals.
· Identify, plan and coordinate with external partners, as needed.
· Collaborate with other departments as appropriate.
· Execute and monitor government contracts and subcontracts upon award.
· Orient grant managers, ACCESS sites and external partners to awarded grant’s reporting and financial requirements.
· Assist other members of the Planning and Development team as needed
· Troubleshoot problem areas and suggest solutions for successful implementation of programs.

Requirements: 

· Bachelor’s degree preferred, in public health, health administration or related field.
· 1 year experience in development, fundraising, or health/social administration.
· Ability to demonstrate experience in planning, writing and coordinating grant applications.
· Ability to demonstrate experience in program management, relationship management and budget management
· Proficiency or willingness to become proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Donor Perfect software
· Experience, interest and commitment to health care for underserved groups.