Grants and Contracts Manager

This role oversees the development and tracking of over $20 million in grants and contracts that facilitate the Foundation’s annual work. The grants and contracts manager serves a key role at the Kansas Health Foundation by ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing and managing contracts, and tracking key deliverables for the Foundation’s work—across departments and functions.

Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Job Title: Grants and Contracts Manager
Supervisor: Vice President of Operations
Supervises: No direct reports
Travel Requirements: Periodic travel may be required for training or business

Job Purpose

This role oversees the development and tracking of over $20 million in grants and contracts that facilitate the Foundation’s annual work. The grants and contracts manager serves a key role at the Kansas Health Foundation by ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing and managing contracts, and tracking key deliverables for the Foundation’s work—across departments and functions.

Who we are looking for

This opportunity is for a detail-oriented, self-starter who has experience preparing and managing contracts and key deliverables.  In addition to being a highly motivated self-starter, this individual should:

  • Be confident in their abilities, but always looking to learn more.
  • Thrive in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.
  • Have a flexible mindset, with the ability to change course and adapt to changing environments and work processes.
  • Be able to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities.
  • Have a passion for the Foundation’s key purpose to empower Kansas to lead the nation in health. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Works closely with staff across the organization to develop contract terms and deliverables for work to achieve the Foundation’s mission. Prepares contracts for internal and external execution and tracks accordingly.
  • Tracks all contract deliverables and renewals. Processes contractual amendments as needed.
  • Collects and analyzes information to ensure compliance with IRS regulations and Foundation policies.
  • Works closely with the finance team to ensure payments are scheduled according to contractual terms.
  • Keeps the organization updated when key projects begin and conclude.
  • Serves as a member of the information management team to ensure systems and processes are developed and refined as needed.
  • Assists in the up-keep of the Foundation’s contact database.
  • Prepares reports and assists the Information Systems Manager with informational data requests.

Qualifications

  • A combination of relevant work experience, training and educational coursework, or a bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
  • At least four years of related experience working as a paralegal or with legal documents and contracts of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and significant attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and willingness to accept responsibility.
  • Proven ability to work with a team in a highly-collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • A professional and positive attitude.
  • Proven abilities in analytical, database and reporting skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and preferred experience working within a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package. Salary determined by candidate’s level of experience.
  • Insurance and benefits in addition to salary:
    • Retirement plan
    • Health, dental and vision insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Paid time off

Application Process

Applications should be submitted through the Kansas Health Foundation’s website, www.kansashealth.org/careers.  The KHF Careers page allows applicants to select their job of interest, learn more about the position, and then click the “Apply” button on the job posting. Applicants will be asked to complete and submit a short form (as seen below), and upload a resume and cover letter. Once the application is submitted and received, applicants will receive an e-mail confirmation.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority will be given to those who apply by May 12, 2023.

The Kansas Health Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About the Kansas Health Foundation

The Kansas Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Wichita, but statewide in its focus.  We work each day to pursue three major goals: to empower Kansas to lead the nation in health; to eliminate the inequities that lead to major health disparities; and, to be THE model of philanthropic impact.  To achieve these aims, KHF uses a wide range of strategies, including grantmaking, policy efforts, impact investments and strategic communication.

KHF knows to make progress on the major health issues impacting Kansas, we must partner with numerous organizations and individuals.  For that reason, KHF actively cultivates relationships with nonprofit organizations, the business community, municipalities, universities, faith communities, public school districts, elected officials, advocacy groups, community coalitions and local institutions.

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