The Grants Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the administration of federal grants for our client. Working closely with internal teams and government funding entities, this role ensures the effective implementation and achievement of grant activities. The Grants Specialist plays a critical role in data collection, evaluating program effectiveness and maintaining transparency and integrity across all grant-funded programs. This position also manages reporting and compliance for grants at federal, state, county and local levels.
Grants Specialist Responsibilities:
- Assist in the coordination and administration of competitive federal, state and local government grants
- Build and manage relationships with government funding entities, ensuring transparency and maintaining the highest standards of integrity
- Collect and manage data for government-funded programs to ensure accurate and timely reporting (monthly, quarterly, trimester or final)
- Enter and review grant data in grantor systems; collaborate with program leads to resolve inaccuracies or missing information
- Stay up to date with grant management best practices and federal regulations
- Measure and evaluate program effectiveness using best practice tools and methodologies
- Serve as a liaison between internal teams and government funding bodies to ensure smooth grant implementation
- Maintain the Grant Cycle Calendar and work with teams to meet all deadlines
- Collaborate with Program Directors to ensure services are compliant with grant guidelines and achieve desired outcomes; flag performance or compliance issues
- Track expenditures, manage grant funds and maintain detailed records for accurate reporting and budget alignment
- Partner with grant evaluators to gather program data and make necessary improvements
- Work closely with the Philanthropy team to support overall organizational and fundraising goals
- Foster a positive culture that aligns with the organization’s core values during interactions with stakeholders
- Engage in professional development to continually enhance your knowledge and skills
Grants Specialist Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Nonprofit Management or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in nonprofit or government work
- 2+ years in publicly funded compliance and grant management, preferably with government grants
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record
- Experience with program evaluation, data analysis and creating dashboards
- Strong written communication skills
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to create and analyze financial reports
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple high-level projects
- Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
- Effective verbal communication and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing large-scale government grants preferred
- Grant writing and relationship management experience a plus
If you meet these requirements, please apply today!
Thank you,
Ashly Wheatland
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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