Government Grants Administrator

Job Title:             Government Grants Administrator

Organization:     Joe Torre Safe At Home

Position Summary:

The Government Grants Administrator will be responsible for the end-to-end management of all Safe at Home Government Grants and contracts, including financial and operational compliance, invoicing, operational oversight of the management of government grants, and closeout. This position requires a candidate with a strong understanding of the government grant process administration processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Grant and Contract Development:

• Develop and negotiate contracts with partners, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Monitor grant and contract compliance, ensuring adherence to funder requirements and organizational policies.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate fiscal reports to funding agencies and stakeholders.
• Oversee and maintain required staff files as per grant compliance terms including confirmations of background checks, licensure, and other required clearance checks.
• Oversee and maintain required organizational insurance documentation as per grant compliance terms.

Budget Management:

• Collaborate with program managers and finance teams to develop and manage project budgets.
• Monitor spending to ensure compliance with grant and contract budgets.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with program managers, finance, and legal teams to gather information for contract review and fiscal reporting.
• Maintain positive relationships with funding agencies, partners, and other stakeholders.

Proposal Evaluation:

• Evaluate grant and contract opportunities, assessing alignment with organizational priorities and feasibility.
• Provide input on potential risks and opportunities associated with proposed grants and contracts.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain a comprehensive and organized system for grant and contract documentation.
• Ensure that all relevant parties have access to necessary information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in government grant administration, either in a nonprofit organization or local government agency
• Familiarity with grant compliance, budget management, and fiscal reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Suite application with expert level skills in Excel.

The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, partnership status, disability, genetic information, alienage, citizenship, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, and unemployment status.