What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRANT ADMINISTRATOR position at RRS?
Grant Administrator
Application Deadline : 31 January 2025
Department : Consulting
Employment Type : Part Time
Location : Remote
Compensation : $28.00 - $36.00 / hour
Description
RRS is a mission orientated company dedicated to community-centered sustainability, materials management, and climate solutions since incorporating in 1986. In that time, we have grown to nearly 70 employees in four countries and have conducted over 1,000 projects around the globe. RRS is composed of strategists, planners, engineers, economists, technical analysts, businesspeople, and communications specialists. Our experts operate confidently across the materials management supply chain, identifying the best opportunities to effect change, and developing pathways to long-term value.
RRS has grown with the industry, developed new solutions for waste and recycling operations and paved the way for clients, both public and private, to develop waste diversion and recycling operations that are aligned with client context and grounded in technology, proven metrics, and decades of experience. Our breadth of experience includes stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, program planning, and project execution in areas such as assessments, facility audits, system design and optimization, high-diversion program implementation, packaging recovery, communications / outreach, financial and data analysis modeling, extended producer responsibility, and circular economy practices.
Our company is scaling for growth. We want top performers that can strengthen relationships, build and grow the business, all while having a positive environmental impact. Sometimes that takes flexibility. RRS understands that normal office hours may not be M-F, 9-5.
RRS is seeking applications for a Part-Time Grant Administrator who will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of grants on behalf of multiple grant programs and clients, from planning and launch of grant programs to facilitating and overseeing grant agreements, reporting and expense reimbursements. This position involves working closely with administrative staff, funders and external partners to ensure the effective use of grant resources.
The position is part-time with the potential to increase to full-time depending on client needs.
Job Responsibilities
- Ability to manage multiple grant programs for a variety of clients.
- Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from initial planning and intake to the final contracting, administration and management stages.
- Coordinate the intake and review of grant applications, ensuring that all required documentation is complete, accurate and submitted on time.
- Become well-versed in the specifics of the grant program and regularly host office hours to answer program questions, provide guidance and assist applicants throughout the process. Monitor general email and provide timely responses to grant applicants throughout the process.
- Perform thorough due diligence on applicants, ensuring compliance with program requirements, verifying eligibility and assisting with the grant selection process.
- Manage the creation, execution and ongoing administration of grant contracts, ensuring compliance with all terms, timelines and reporting.
- Prepare and maintain detailed records of grant activities, including data, financial reports, and progress updates.
- Assist grant applicants with grant application / contract management through the online software portal.
- Review, provide due diligence and assist with submission of grant funding expense reimbursements.
- Collaborate with grant applicants and team members to assess the effectiveness of the grant programs and suggest improvements for future rounds.
Key Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
Salary : $28 - $36
