Director of Grants Management

Schedule: Full-time

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Grants Management is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Attorney General Office’s grantmaking activities. This strategic position will provide oversight for an annual grant portfolio of roughly $50M. This role oversees the full lifecycle of grants—from shaping grant strategy and reviewing applications to awarding funds and monitoring compliance. The headquarter location for this position is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio. This position will work a hybrid work schedule (requiring 2-3 days in office/week). There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.

Key responsibilities include:

Grant Program Development

-Collaborate with leadership and program teams to design and refine grantmaking strategies, guidelines, and funding priorities

-Develop grant cycles, timelines, and procedures to support strategic and budgeted initiatives

-Lead outreach and engagement efforts to potential grantees

Application Review and Evaluation

-Manage the grant application and review process, including screening proposals and conducting due diligence

-Coordinate external and internal review panels as needed

-Evaluate applications for alignment with strategic goals and application criteria

-Prepare summaries and funding recommendations for leadership as needed

Awarding and Monitoring

-In collaboration with Business Counsel, draft and issue grant agreements, ensuring legal and financial compliance.

-Establish and execute processes for grant performance and compliance, including accepting, reviewing, and archiving reports, financial documentation, and conducting site visits when necessary

-Track progress toward outcomes and flag issues needing intervention or adjustment

General Grants Management

-Provide technical assistance to applicants and grantees throughout the grant lifecycle

-Maintain accurate grant records

-Generate reports or summaries for internal and external audiences

-Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations

-Provide leadership and guidance to AGO Sections who independently manage small grantmaking functions and activities

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s Degree

-8 years’ or more of progressively responsible experience in grants management, including related contract, compliance, and budget/accounting work

Preferred Qualifications:

- Extensive grant experience and knowledge of best practices in public sector grant making and program management and will have successfully demonstrated capabilities in independently leading, designing, and implementing grant policies and compliance processes.

- Public sector or non-profit grant experience

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication