City and County of San Francisco
Supervising Grants Administration Manager - Human Rights Commission (1824)
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Supervising Grants Administration Manager
The San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC) is seeking an experienced and equity-driven grants administrator to serve as the Supervising Grants Administration Manager. This position is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of multimillion-dollar community-focused grant portfolios, with a particular focus on equitable outcomes, rigorous compliance, and developing sustainable internal systems. Reporting to the Director of Grants Administration, this position will support the department in institutionalizing effective and supportive grant oversight. The 1824 will supervise a team of grant managers, collaborate across City departments, and develop systems to ensure transparent, accountable, and community-rooted funding practices that align with HRC's mission and Citywide equity goals. Key Responsibilities Grants Administration & Program Oversight Oversee the administration of all grant funding, including the development of grant opportunities, review of applications, and distribution of funds to nonprofit partners. Manage and oversee a portfolio of complex, equity-focused grant programs serving historically marginalized communities. Ensure grants are aligned with HRC's strategic priorities and citywide fiscal policies. Develop and implement grantmaking protocols, including RFAs/RFQs/RFPs, technical assistance, proposal scoring, and contract execution. Lead grantee onboarding, training, and ongoing support to build community-based organizational capacity. Compliance, Monitoring & Reporting Design and implement robust systems for grant monitoring, performance tracking, and reporting. Support HRC funded organizations in meeting compliance requirements related to fiscal management, governance, and programmatic reporting. Interpret and apply complex city, state, and federal policies to ensure compliance. Serve as lead for audits and participate in the Citywide Nonprofit Monitoring and Capacity Building Program. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Controller's Office, Mayor's Office, Board of Supervisors, and other stakeholders as needed. Staff Supervision & Team Leadership Supervise and mentor a team of analysts responsible for grant administration and fiscal oversight. Support the coordination of internal workplans, ensure alignment across grant cycles, and support staff development. Cross-Departmental & Community Engagement Serve as liaison to internal and external partners, including the Office of Contract Administration, Controller's Office, and City Attorney when needed. Build and maintain strong relationships with grantees, advocates, and community stakeholders to ensure that funding strategies reflect community needs. Process Improvement & Strategic Development Identify operational inefficiencies and lead process improvements in grantmaking and compliance workflows. Contribute to strategic planning for new funding initiatives and department-wide priorities. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series. Substitution: Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year. Desirable Qualifications Deep experience managing community-based grants in a government or nonprofit setting. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and supervise staff. Familiarity with San Francisco City contracting, budget, or compliance processes. Strong data analysis, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and community empowerment.
The San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC) is seeking an experienced and equity-driven grants administrator to serve as the Supervising Grants Administration Manager. This position is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of multimillion-dollar community-focused grant portfolios, with a particular focus on equitable outcomes, rigorous compliance, and developing sustainable internal systems. Reporting to the Director of Grants Administration, this position will support the department in institutionalizing effective and supportive grant oversight. The 1824 will supervise a team of grant managers, collaborate across City departments, and develop systems to ensure transparent, accountable, and community-rooted funding practices that align with HRC's mission and Citywide equity goals. Key Responsibilities Grants Administration & Program Oversight Oversee the administration of all grant funding, including the development of grant opportunities, review of applications, and distribution of funds to nonprofit partners. Manage and oversee a portfolio of complex, equity-focused grant programs serving historically marginalized communities. Ensure grants are aligned with HRC's strategic priorities and citywide fiscal policies. Develop and implement grantmaking protocols, including RFAs/RFQs/RFPs, technical assistance, proposal scoring, and contract execution. Lead grantee onboarding, training, and ongoing support to build community-based organizational capacity. Compliance, Monitoring & Reporting Design and implement robust systems for grant monitoring, performance tracking, and reporting. Support HRC funded organizations in meeting compliance requirements related to fiscal management, governance, and programmatic reporting. Interpret and apply complex city, state, and federal policies to ensure compliance. Serve as lead for audits and participate in the Citywide Nonprofit Monitoring and Capacity Building Program. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Controller's Office, Mayor's Office, Board of Supervisors, and other stakeholders as needed. Staff Supervision & Team Leadership Supervise and mentor a team of analysts responsible for grant administration and fiscal oversight. Support the coordination of internal workplans, ensure alignment across grant cycles, and support staff development. Cross-Departmental & Community Engagement Serve as liaison to internal and external partners, including the Office of Contract Administration, Controller's Office, and City Attorney when needed. Build and maintain strong relationships with grantees, advocates, and community stakeholders to ensure that funding strategies reflect community needs. Process Improvement & Strategic Development Identify operational inefficiencies and lead process improvements in grantmaking and compliance workflows. Contribute to strategic planning for new funding initiatives and department-wide priorities. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series. Substitution: Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year. Desirable Qualifications Deep experience managing community-based grants in a government or nonprofit setting. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and supervise staff. Familiarity with San Francisco City contracting, budget, or compliance processes. Strong data analysis, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and community empowerment.