CDBG Program Manager

About This Role

Manage all aspects of the OCRA CDBG Certified Grant Administrator Training Program, ensuring compliance and effectiveness. This role involves training and providing technical assistance to stakeholders, strengthening grant management practices, and monitoring performance of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the OCRA CDBG Certified Grant Administrator Training Program, ensuring timely planning, updating course materials, presenting selected topics, and administering tests
• Maintain and update all master Grant Administrator records, engage and track performance expectations
• Maintain compliance with administrative and financial procedures for effective grant management
• Assist the CDBG team in executing new policies, procedures and strategic initiatives to enhance overall program effectiveness
• Act as the primary administrative backup for the CDBG-PM1 duties
• Manage the full lifecycle of the CDBG grant application process for planning grants, including the award selection process, the assessment of bonus points, allocation of program-specific points, and general application evaluations
• Provide regular status updates to the direct supervisor regarding progress on assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Provide effective and timely training, feedback, and support efforts to OCRA Grant Administrators through scheduled meetings and other communication channels
• Engage in proactive collaboration and ensure ongoing regular dialogue with the CDBG Team, particularly with the CDBG-PM1
• Assist with the management and responses to the CDBG Mailbox inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in project management or educational environment
• Experience with federal grants management (i.e., Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and documentation skills
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft suite, related office productivity software and databases
• Proficient writing and editing, active listening and verbal communication skills, including public speaking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in project management or educational environment. Two (2) or more years of experience in state government program management, compliance, or training, and Two (2) or more years of experience training adult learners preferred.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Education
• Two (2) or more years of experience in state government program management, compliance, or training
• Two (2) or more years of experience training adult learners
• Familiarity with the various programs and services provided by OCRA

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits