About the role
About Glide
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization.
Position Summary:
The Director of Grants and Contracts provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's government contracts, grants, and restricted funding portfolio. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and private funding requirements while maximizing reimbursement, minimizing organizational risk, and supporting program success. The position involves driving important insights with senior leaders and requires strong management skills. They will mentor and manage contract team to provide top notch Programs and Development partnership. The ideal candidate will have a deep background in financial and general business analysis and demonstrate experience managing teams and collaborating with various functions.
Essential Duties and Operational Responsibilities
Strategic Advice and Partnership
- Develop and implement the organization's contracts and grants administration strategy.
- Establish policies, procedures, and internal controls governing contract and grant management.
- Provide leadership on compliance with federal Uniform Guidance, state regulations, City and County contracting requirements, and private foundation requirements.