Grants Associate - 12-18 month contract role
Our client, an international Foundation, is seeking a Grants Associate for a 12-18 month long contract during a transition period.
Description:
Provide operational and administrative support, primarily in connection with grants to individuals but also to organizations, as needed
Develop systems and processes to monitor grants
Oversee appropriate and timely payments, amendments, and closure of grants (and related contracts and memoranda of understanding, where applicable) in consultation with the team
Gather reports and other documents for Program Officer approval, providing an initial review for compliance issues, accuracy, and readability; monitoring progress on report submission and review
Coordinate with colleagues in the Grants Management Department and the Office of the General Counsel to ensure that grants and contracts remain in compliance with IRS rules for charitable entities, other U.S. law applicable to our grant making, and the laws and restrictions that apply to entities in other jurisdictions
Support efforts to gather data and knowledge
What are we looking for:
3-5 years of complex administrative/operational experience, particularly in supporting the post-award facets of grants to organizations
Excellent project management skills, including experience of using multiple sources of data to inform decision-making
Demonstrated experience and desire to make administration and operations run smoothly and efficiently
Desirable:
Professional working proficiency in languages, in addition to English
Data gathering and analysis skills, including knowledge of Tableau, Foundation Connect reports, etc., and ability to use data to monitor workflow and anticipate challenges
This position is currently remote, but will become hybrid in the Spring, if all is safe. All staff must show proof of vaccination or exemption. The office is located in midtown Manhattan. Hours are 9-5, Monday-Friday.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Grants Associate
TIME COMMITMENT: 12/18 month contract
HOURS: Full Time hours : Monday-Friday, 9-5
LOCATION: Remote to start, but will be come hybrid in midtown Manhattan, NY
SALARY: $60,000
START DATE: ASAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ASAP
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button to send your resume to TSS. Please make sure to reference the job title and tell us a little about why you are interested in this role.
This role is a direct hire contract role at our client, an international foundation. We are conducting the search, but you would be a direct employee of the foundation.