Job Information
Northern Light Health Grants Consultant- Senior in Bangor, Maine
Northern Light Health
Department: Grant Services
Position is located: 885 Union Street
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Summary:
The Senior Grants Consultant provides high-value consultation, project management and grant proposal development services to Northern Light Health and its members in working to advance priority initiatives through external institutional funding. This individual works with system leaders, teams, and external partners from concept development to identifying, cultivating, and soliciting grant funding from government, foundation, and other sources to support program, capital, and research initiatives. They lead a dynamic portfolio of individual projects and provides mentorship, coaching and support with projects assigned to team members. The Senior Grant Consultant is a vital member of the Institutional Funding Team (IFT) and takes a lead role advancing system priorities through sponsored project development and management; and by qualifying best fit funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals and providing post award orientation and support to NLH clients. This individual will work closely with other grants and fundraising staff, Northern Light Health member organizations, the Northern Light Health Foundation, Clinical Research Center, fiscal services, legal services, program sponsors, and community partners. S/He must be able to work effectively in advance of deadlines and maintain a sense of humor and humility under pressure. Essential job functions include: 1) Serving as a lead grants strategy consultant, conferring with Northern Light Health clients to understand system and member organization needs, and advance goals and priorities for external funding; 2) Working collaboratively with colleagues and establishing a positive and productive team environment; 3) Engaging with external partners and community stakeholders to collaborate in strategic partnership proposals; 4) Ensuring staff establish and sustain positive and productive relationships with funding agencies and philanthropic organizations; 5) Leading the development of complex proposals involving several contributors; 7) Working within funder guidelines to write and prepare quality proposals that advance priority initiatives; 8) Working in advance of deadlines to assure timely submissions 9) Ensure effective engagement of grant services throughout the system; 10) Providing comprehensive post-award support to clients ensuring effective and timely grant deliverables and reporting to funders. 11) Acting as a mentor and providing guidance to team members and internal clients. The Senior Grants Consultant is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Grant Services. Remote work arrangement with some travel may be considered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
Program/project concept development
Prospect research & planning
Proposal writing, editing & review
Budget development
Works effectively within funder guidelines to prepare proposals that advance priority initiatives
Works with clients to ensure the accuracy, completeness, compliance with funder requirements and timeliness of grants submitted
Assures all team members understand NLH system priorities, initiatives, and recent awards that advance proposal development
Maintains knowledge of national objectives for healthcare reform and evidenced-based models of care to advance development of proposals that are responsive to funder interests
Researches, identifies and qualifies potential funding opportunities from corporate, foundation, and government sources for fit with system priority initiatives
Other Information:
Excellent organizational and time management skills with superb attention to detail
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent active listening skills
Exceptional writing, analytical and researching skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple high priority activities simultaneously
Requires a high level of customer service orientation and the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities
Role models a positive team environment, inspires and motivates others to perform well
Must be able to manage deadlines for self and other project staff
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies, handle shifting priorities, and manage multiple complex projects and deadlines in an efficient and organized manner
Can act as a liaison between external consultant and organization
Ability to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgment and produce quality work product within time constraints
Sound analytical, decision making abilities, and problem-solving techniques with ability to prioritize problems and demonstrate resourcefulness in their resolution
Facility with MS Office software
Competencies and Skills
Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
Acts Strategically: Creates effective plans that anticipate future consequences and opportunities and is able to connect the day to day operations to longer-term objectives, shifts in the industry, and system goals.
Applies Business Acumen:Demonstrates knowledge of current and future trends that impact organizational success. Applies proven practices and business theories to get results that meet financial as well as other business goals. Recognizes opportunities for new services and products and acts accordingly, taking measured risks into consideration. Possesses a thorough knowledge of their field and independently carries out their work in accordance with professional standards of the profession.
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Fosters Innovation: Employs and encourages the use of meaningful creativity in solving challenges. Proactively identifies opportunities and uses new approaches to enhance processes, systems and services. When appropriate, suggests or initiates new strategies, products, services, and markets.
Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .
Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes. Understands the interconnection between organizational elements. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Considers the impact of actions on the entire process/system. Detects problems and opportunities, recognizes important information, and links various data to trace potential causes and relevant details.
Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
10+ years' experience including a progressive record of results with complex federal proposals.
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