Aging Grants Specialist

Position Summary:

The Aging Grants Specialist is a position that monitors Aging grants, enters required data for reports, and assists the Aging Manager with grant applications.

Essential Functions:  Grant reporting and data entry to keep program in compliance with guidelines required to allocate funds for Aging services.  Supervising Aging staff and attending Aging related meetings, virtually and in person.

Job Duties:

• Submitting reports due to funding agencies
• Generating and providing reports to Finance Department for grant reporting
• Data entry
• Overseeing 4 Nutrition Sites
• Any other duties assigned by Aging Manager

Type of Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervising Nutrition Sites and cooks

Directly Reporting to: Aging Manager 

Matrix of INDIRECT Reporting: St. Croix Tribal Council and St. Croix Tribal Administrator

Scope and Complexity:

Interacts with all levels of management and employees; often trusted with maintaining confidentiality and relaying highly sensitive messages, and appropriate application of business operations and practices.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors: OE-Typical Office Environment

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of personal computer, phone, and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. 
• Need ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone.
• May require off-site travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency level typically gained through a combination of high school diploma.
• Must demonstrate ability to assess customer and business needs and formulate plan of action. Able to identify potential issues and proactively contain and manage challenges. 
• Requires basic to intermediate level computer skills and ability to access information in meaningful ways. 
• Requires skill in conflict resolution and team building. 
• Must have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and managers. 
• Requires effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Needs commitment to timeliness and attention to detail for acceptable customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant reporting and funding requirements
• Excellent written communication skills needed
• Excellent verbal communication skills needed
• Time management skills, ability to meet deadlines

Native American Preference Given in Accordance with P.L. 93-638 and Amendments

The offer is conditional based on confirmation that the candidate meets all specific criteria required (background check, driver’s insurability verification, references, identity verification, and other applicable requirements).