Who Are We?

The Children’s Trust of Alachua County is a Special Independent District with taxing authority. Our main focus is to fund various programs for children within our communities. Since 2018, The Children’s Trust of Alachua County has embraced their mission of supporting and funding a coordinated system of community services that allows all youth and their families to thrive.

The Contract Manager is an exempt-level position responsible for administering and monitoring contracts for programs funded by the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Note: The posted starting salary range is the minimum to midpoint of the salary range for the position.

 The Perfect Fit for the Contract Manager Role:

• A passionate person who has experience with non-profit programs and contract compliance.
• A purpose-driven individual who desires to help the children in the community.
• Organized and attentive, you can multitask multiple projects, and manage timelines to meet deadlines.

 What You Will Do in the Role as the Contract Manager:

• Manage the process of executing contracts.
• Negotiate and award contracts.
• Maintain program files.
• Develop and maintain provider rapport.
• Monitor contracts and contract compliance.
• Develop and maintain compliance correspondence with awardees.
• Manage contract amendments and revisions.
• Manage contract deliverables and reimbursements in SAMIS software.
• Assist with the management of the bid solicitation process.
• Review applications for funding.
• Evaluate applications.
• Participate in meetings and professional development activities.
• Attend and assist with Board meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Attend and assist with Trust events in the community.

 What You Bring:

• Bachelors Degree and two (2) years’ experience in program management, grant management, or contract compliance.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at a time and at the sole discretion of the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Children’s Trust of Alachua County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.