What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Grant Management position at The Jed Foundation (JED)?
Application Deadline: 8 November 2024
Department: Development
Location: NYC Tri-State Area
Compensation: $0 / year
The Senior Manager, Grant Management will be responsible for managing a portfolio of grant obligations, ensuring proper timelines, resource allocation, collection of data, financial reconciliation, and reporting on progress and results for grant funded programs. This role works cross functionally to ensure departments are meeting all required deliverables and timelines. This position reports to our Chief Growth Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee a portfolio of current grant programs.
- Plan and implement strategies to generate financial support by identifying, researching, cultivating, and soliciting private/corporate foundations and federal and state funding sources
- Understand project deliverables and timelines and, working with the project leads, translate them into project management tools, which are then continuously updated.
- Assist Project Directors and staff in grant implementation and management, including instruction of internal processes, as necessary
- Track and reconcile budgeting and resource allocation for each grant.
- Collect, organize and present relevant data and reporting for each grant.
- Monitor and respond to all grant reporting deadlines, as appropriate.
- Prepare interim and final grant report narratives and budget.
- Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to funder and team needs.
- Prepare senior leadership for funder meetings by providing project status reports, as requested.
- Collaborate with the Program and Finance teams in the development of new grant proposals, ensuring accuracy of proposed resource allocations.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations and grant requirements
- Provide assistance and support to grant recipients
- Monitor and evaluates grant performance and effectiveness
- Work on other projects as needed.
- Four year degree in related field from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of grant management including report writing.
- 5 years of experience managing budgets.
- Expert in project management of organization-wide programs.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written required.
- Strong report writing skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) required
- Experience with SalesForce preferred.
- Communications (written, oral, and public speaking skills): Speaks, writes, and presents clearly and is able to distill complex information for varying levels of understanding.
- Teamwork: actively engages with peers and other team members to establish collaborative working relationships.
- Proactivity: acts without being told what to do, brings new ideas to the organization, and incorporates feedback when appropriate.
- Organization and planning: plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient, productive manner. Focus on key priorities and pivots when necessary.
- Attention to detail and follow-up: does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
- Familiarity with Uniform Guidance, or 2 CRF Part 200 would be a big plus
Pay Ranges:
The range listed on this job posting is based on JED's compensation posting ranges. Salaries may be higher or lower depending on experience and geographic location. Additionally, you will be eligible to participate in our company's equity program and our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, mental health, and other benefits offered to permanent benefit-eligible employees.
Location/Travel Information:
Please note that this is a hybrid position, based in the NYS Tri-State Area (maximum 90-minutes proximity). While primarily remote, the role involves attending certain business meetings, retreats, and other events in-person, with additional travel as requested.
Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Statement
JED is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our mission of protecting emotional health and preventing suicide.
Work Authorization
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. JED does not provide employment visa sponsorship at this time.
