Grant Administrator

Position Summary

The Grant Administrator for the Women's Resource Center seeks and applies for federal, state, and private foundation grants to support the programs and services of the agency, which serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This position reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the Fundraising Team . The Grant Administrator collaborate with organizational leadership to develop compelling proposals and manages grant reports to ensure adherence to grant terms. The Grant Administrator oversees all grants management functions, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and regulations.

Position Status, Classification and Schedule
This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt and/or contract position. There is the potential for growth into a full-time position. The work schedule is flexible, but preferably during normal business day hours.

The WRC utilizes a compressed workweek for Full Time staff including a 100-80-100 concept. 100% pay, 80% schedule and 100% focus on providing exceptional service to survivors and customers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This approach is progressive and reflective of our investment and commitment to reducing attrition, increasing engagement and maintaining a healthy work life balance.

General Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each typical requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the typical functions.

• Demonstrated success in securing and administering large, multi-year public grant projects resulting in new programs or initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Thorough knowledge of grant proposal processes, programs, and grants administration policies and procedures, including knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines that govern the conduct of federal grants following OMB circulars.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with team members, leadership, and external partners.
• Willingness to make presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully manage competing demands.
• Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to learn new systems.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrates the “Commitment to Coworkers”.
• Accepts and applies feedback.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the Women's Resource Center.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills at all times.
• Administers all activities related to identifying, defining, developing, analyzing, and monitoring federal, state, and private foundation grant funding to support existing and planned program activities.
• Oversees pre-and post-award activities for the agency, including various program areas.
• Coordinates and drafts grant applications and proposals; edit, compile, and submit progress and final reports.
• Manages relationships with representatives of private foundations, community partner organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Works with the Chief Financial Officer and project leads to manage grant funds.
• Coordinates with team members to ensure the integrity of financial transactions and contractual agreements and ensures all grant follow OMB circulars.
• Develops compelling grant requests and applications through collaborative team input.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, legal, and corporate compliance standards, including timelines, and provide additional information as needed.
• Prepares data and summary reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in creating policies and procedures to maintain best practices for securing and disbursing grant funds.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in state and/or federal, foundation grant writing and/or grants management.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees are required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) POLICY

WRC extends employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability unrelated to the employee’s ability to perform his/her job and/or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

In accordance with applicable federal and state laws protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, WRC will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Any qualified applicant or employee with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the typical functions of the job should contact a representative of WRC.

Employees in Michigan who require an accommodation for a qualifying disability must notify WRC in writing within 182 days after they know or reasonably should know that an accommodation is needed.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Traverse City, MI 49684

Salary : $30,000 - $40,000