Supervising Grants Administration Manager – Agency for Human Rights (1825)

Appointment Type Category 18:  Temporary Exempt position, special project-based position limited to no more than 3 years in duration. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. Application Opening: July 20, 2026 Application Deadline: August 3, 2026 Compensation Range: $159,000-$194,454 Recruitment ID:RTF0165550-01149095 About the Agency for Human Rights:  The Agency for Human Rights (AHR) was established in 2025 by Mayor Daniel Lurie to advance the civil rights and human dignity of all people in San Francisco. Bringing together City departments and specialized offices under a unified structure, the Agency coordinates a citywide approach to equity and inclusion. The Agency includes the Human Rights Commission, Department on the Status of Women, Office of Transgender Initiatives, Office of Racial Equity, and Civil Rights Division, among others.  The Agency for Human Rights (AHR) is seeking a highly experienced and equity-driven grants administration leader to serve as the Supervising Grants Administration Manager. This position is a senior-level analytical and managerial role responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the full lifecycle of complex, multimillion-dollar community grant portfolios with significant fiscal, operational, and policy implications. Reporting to the Director of Grants Administration, the 1825 operates with a high degree of independence and discretion, exercising judgment on matters with substantial financial impact, compliance risk, and public accountability. The position plays a critical role in institutionalizing sustainable grant administration systems, strengthening compliance and monitoring frameworks, and advising leadership on funding strategy, risk management, and performance outcomes. The Supervising Grants Administration Manager supervises professional grant staff, collaborates across City departments, and represents AHR in interactions with oversight entities. The role ensures that AHR’s grantmaking practices are transparent, compliant, analytically rigorous, and aligned with the department’s mission and Citywide equity goals. Key Responsibilities Grants Administration & Program Oversight Plan, direct, and oversee the administration of all grant funding, including the development of grant opportunities, application review processes, award recommendations, and fund distribution to nonprofit partners. Manage and oversee a portfolio of highly complex, equity-focused grant programs serving historically marginalized communities, including multi-year and multi-source funding streams. Ensure grants are aligned with AHR’s strategic priorities, fiscal controls, and applicable City, state, and federal requirements. Develop, implement, and refine grantmaking protocols, including RFPs; technical assistance strategies; proposal evaluation frameworks; and contract execution processes. Provide senior-level oversight of grantee onboarding, training, and ongoing support to strengthen organizational capacity and ensure effective program delivery. Compliance, Monitoring & Reporting Design, implement, and oversee robust grant monitoring systems encompassing fiscal compliance, programmatic performance, and outcome reporting. Interpret and apply complex regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements; resolve compliance issues with significant fiscal or operational implications. Serve as lead for audits, monitoring reviews, and corrective action processes related to grant-funded programs. Ensure timely, accurate, and analytically sound reporting to the Controller’s Office, Mayor’s Office, Board of Supervisors, and other oversight entities. Provide expert guidance to funded organizations regarding compliance expectations related to fiscal management, governance, and reporting. Staff Supervision & Team Leadership Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of professional analysts responsible for grant administration, fiscal oversight, and compliance monitoring. Plan and assign complex analytical work; review work products for quality, consistency, and adherence to established standards. Support staff development, succession planning, and continuous improvement within the grants administration function. Coordinate internal workplans to ensure alignment across grant cycles and departmental priorities. Cross-Departmental & Community Engagement Serve as a senior liaison to internal and external partners, including the Office of Contract Administration, Controller’s Office, City Attorney, and other City departments. Represent AHR in meetings, negotiations, and discussions involving complex grant, fiscal, or compliance matters. Build and maintain strong relationships with grantees, advocates, and community stakeholders to ensure funding strategies reflect community needs while maintaining accountability. Process Improvement & Strategic Development Identify operational risks and inefficiencies within grant administration workflows and lead the development of corrective and preventative solutions. Contribute to strategic planning for new funding initiatives, policy changes, and department-wide operational improvements. Advise executive leadership on grant portfolio performance, compliance risk, and resource allocation strategies. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and Experience: Seven (7) years of 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 (Mas