What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Manager Director position at Samueli Foundation?
About Us
The Samueli Foundation is dedicated to making Orange County a thriving mosaic of community well-being by supporting and uniting catalytic forces whose innovations yield a higher quality of life for everyone.
We're looking for a talented individual to join our team as the Director of Grants Management. As a key member of our staff, you will provide strategic leadership and tactical operations to the Foundation's grants management function while ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in its grantmaking practices.
Job Description
The Director of Grants Management is responsible for setting the groundwork for the Foundation's anticipated significant growth by taking its grantmaking practices to the next level, implementing new processes that continue the Foundation's track record of centering grantees while providing insight to further refine the Foundation's strategic goals.
You will oversee all aspects of pre-and post-award grant activities, including supporting the full lifecycle of grants, from application through approval, payment, reporting, amendments, and closeout. You will also review all grants for compliance with IRS regulations and Foundation requirements, working in partnership with other grants management staff and collaborating with legal counsel to ensure resolution of complex grantmaking issues, as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- A minimum of eight (8) years of related work experience with at least five (5) years in a grants manager/officer role at a private or family foundation
- Proven experience in strategic planning, priority setting, facilitation of meetings, and execution of projects and systems within a complex organization
- Able to prioritize projects and meet deadlines
- Strong systems orientation, with a track record of enhancing existing technologies to support stronger and more efficient operations, is preferred
- Demonstrated change management skills and able to champion a culture of continuous improvement over the long term
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about the Samueli Foundation's mission and have the skills and experience we're looking for, please submit your application.