Grants Administrator
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Keep grants accurate, timely and accessible
Grants Administrator Jobs
Find grants administrator jobs coordinating applications, agreements, payments, records, reporting, compliance and grantee support.
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Career possibilities
Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Grants Management Associate
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Grants Coordinator
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Senior Grants Administrator
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Contracts and Grants Specialist
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Grant Operations Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Understand the work
What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across foundations, nonprofits, universities, healthcare organizations and research institutions. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with grant systems and workflow management
- Experience with agreements, payments and records
- Experience with compliance and reporting coordination
- Experience with responsive applicant and grantee support
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
Post this type of roleView posting optionsRelated strengths
- Grant systems and workflow management
- Agreements, payments and records
- Compliance and reporting coordination
- Responsive applicant and grantee support
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Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for grants administrator jobs?
Opportunities may be available with foundations, nonprofits, universities, healthcare organizations and research institutions. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate grants administrator jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.