City of New York · 4 hours ago
Program Manager- Contract Processing and Grant
Manhattan, NY
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expThe City of New York is committed to investing in community-based organizations and programs. The Program Manager will oversee the processing of discretionary contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy while providing technical assistance to community-based organizations and managing grant processes.
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Responsibilities
Source documents are checked accurately, thoroughly, and completely
All Mandates and requirements comply
Reviews completed within prescribed deadlines. Follows up on incomplete/ pending documents/ referrals, by maintaining controls/ requesting/ reviewing additional information/ records/ making determinations, in order to finalize action on applications/ confirm referrals
Information conveyed/obtained is clear, accurate, and relevant
Useful information/feedback is obtained/conveyed on a timely basis
Manner is tactful and courteous. Reviews initial and final documents, PASSPort contract documents, and service reports prior to processing in order to ensure compliance with agency requirements and Federal, State, or City mandates
Controls kept are accurate, appropriate, and complete
Discrepancies are noted accurately, clearly, and completely
Performance of contractors consistently meets agency standards/guidelines Contracts, budgets, and monitoring documents are thoroughly and completely reviewed before submission to the Supervisor. Records/ enters/ codes information obtained, and action taken during interviews/meetings/ other activities, on standard forms/ applications, to ensure that records are complete and current
Entries/codes are complete, accurate, and legible
Entries are logical sequence
Entries are made within prescribed deadlines. Contract processing is done in a methodological way and using the contract checklist. Prepares standardized forms/ supporting documentation by selecting appropriate forms/ compiling/ entering required information/ submitting through appropriate channels, in order to initiate required proposed/ other services for the client
Forms prepared/selected are appropriate, accurate, and relevant
Useful information/feedback is obtained/conveyed on a timely basis
Manner is tactful and courteous. Works closely with the assigned providers in a professional manner and prepares budgets, workscopes, contract documents, site visits, and/or desk reviews using the procedures established by the unit. Maintains liaison with two or more programs/centers/units, by obtaining/ conveying information/ providing feedback, to facilitate cooperation/ coordinate activities/ maintain current records
Information conveyed/obtained is clear and accurate, and relevant
Useful information/feedback is obtained/conveyed on a timely basis
Manner is tactful and courteous. Works closely with other DYCD supporting areas and the assigned providers clearly and professionally
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above
Preferred
Must possess strong oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills
Strong ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once
Demonstrated working knowledge of target populations shown through management of relevant programs
Extensive experience in and working knowledge of developing human services programs and program budgets
Knowledge of New York City contracting processes
Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
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