The Grant Administrator is a grant-funded position based in the Department of Government Grants and Sponsored Programs. The incumbent is responsible for managing pre and post award activities for the federally funded Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI). The Grants Administrator serves as the first point of contact for award administration and collaborates with Home Office staff and external subcontractors to ensure sponsored activities are executed efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with sponsor and Association guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage process optimization and award management throughout all phases of the grant cycle, including budget proposal development, contract implementation, award set-up, invoicing, payment application, reporting, and close-out.
• Communicate and provide technical and administrative support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate subcontract process and legal review.
• Assist with development and review of subcontractors budgets for grant applications and renewals. Ensure that all project costs are accounted for in proposed budgets, including cost sharing and indirect costs.
• Work with internal CDRI technical staff to ensure programmatic deliverables are in line with budgets and expenses.
• Monthly Financial reconciliation of award to ensure expenses are recorded accurately, cost transfers completed in a timely manner, and close-out is properly executed.
• Analyze expenses and projected spending to maximize the use of available funds and ensure award compliance
• Summarize and communicate spending projections with subcontractors and Home Office grants staff and revise award budgets as necessary.
• Maintain and optimize required processes for compliance with Federal Grant Award requirements; including the development and submission of monthly invoices and accurate application of grant payments.
• Compile and submit all reporting requirements as required by federal sponsor.
• Periodically review the effectiveness of the award management process, adjusting as necessary to improve efficiency and communication.
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, Association colleagues, sub-grantees, contractors, and all parties involved in the execution of sponsored awards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise in federal agency regulations and policies to assure compliance with Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, as well as program-specific regulations and Association policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience required
• 3-5 years of working in a research/grant accounting environment, non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Prior experience managing federal awards is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2-3 yrs. working knowledge of Federal Grants/Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 is preferred
• 1-3 yrs. experience with Workday or other automated accounting and financial reporting systems is strongly preferred
• Project management experience is preferred
• Skilled user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to an evolving work environment
• Proven ability to build relationships and serve as a resource to internal and subcontracting partners
• Ability to work well independently and with a team
• Excellent time management skills, aptitude for proper task prioritization, and a results-oriented work process
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to develop a strong knowledge of grant-related requirements

Job Title: Grant Administrator (Center for Dementia Respite Innovation)

Location: US-based Remote

Work Hours: Full-time (based on 37.5 hours work week)

Position Grade: 509 Exempt (Estimated annual salary $80,000-$90,000)

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