Senior Associate, Sponsored Projects & Funds

Description
Who We Are
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations and major foundations. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors accelerates philanthropy in pursuit of a just world.
Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 110 projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. For more information, please go to www.rockpa.org.
Whom We Seek
We seek an enthusiastic self-starter who has passion for RPA’s mission and values, and a commitment to excellence. The individual must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and command a strong attention to detail. This person must be curious, committed to exceptional client service and enjoy problem solving, and have an appreciation for the work of non-profit organizations. The qualified candidate should demonstrate commitment to RPA’s values that include:

• We uphold the highest standards of integrity and trust.
• We believe that philanthropy has a responsibility to pursue equity.
• We believe that philanthropy can help create a better world.
• We are committed to learning and sharing knowledge.
• We make decisions that center people and communities.

Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Associate serves as support for assigned sponsored projects and has responsibility for assisting the other SP&F team members with project management, contracts, payments, and Grants Management. The incumbent will also collaborate with internal support services (HR, Finance, and Operations) to ensure timeliness and accuracy of services for projects. The Senior Associate supports the team’s senior staff including calendar management, invoice, and expense processing, management of internal and external conference calls, and/or administrative support to the SP&F Team, as assigned.
The responsibilities include:

• Serve as a point of contact to the staff of Sponsored Projects for inquiries, requests or issues related to project support services
• Provide administrative support to the SP&F Team, as assigned by the manager
• Support grantmaking activities as needed, including grant agreements, facilitating grant payments and reporting
• Participate in the on-boarding of new Sponsored Projects, including collaborating with RPA internal partners to manage expectations for success
• Participate in (and/or lead as applicable) regular operations check-in calls with the staff of Sponsored Projects, as assigned
• Work cooperatively and support team members, as needed
• Participate in supporting the SP&F team’s portfolio of Sponsored Projects, as assigned
• Serve on and support teams/committees for internal RPA-wide initiatives that further RPA’s mission
• Review and process approved payment requests for assigned Sponsored Projects
• Draft and manage execution of independent contractor and vendor agreements and/or contracts, as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with nonprofit sector, including fiscal sponsorship and grantmaking organizations (Helpful)
• Comfortable engaging with client staff at all levels
• Good judgment and ability to function independently
• Good working knowledge of Office Suite
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• BA/BS
• Computer proficiency, particularly database management
• Demonstrated writing and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience
• Ability to multi-task and balance the workload demands of multiple clients and staff members
• An understanding of the nonprofit sector
• Ability to access a wide range of sources and networks for information

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel for client work as needed

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $58,300.00 - $75,000.00 salary per year. The range listed is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed as received. In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. Please Apply Here.The position will remain open until filled.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.
RPA is an equal opportunity employer.
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