Sr. Grants Administrator Jobs

Overview
Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Grants Administrator for the Office of Funded Programs in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas. (Flexible work arrangements available but must live near a major airport.
In this role, you will be responsible for executing and serving as administrator for a portfolio of significant grants and/or grant volume. You will ensure excellence in preparation, implementation, monitoring, management, compliance and reporting for multiple or complex grants above $500,000. You will be responsible for collaborating with staff to ensure timely completion of all grant deliverables, monitoring budgets to ensure appropriate and on-schedule grant spending and facilitation of internal and external reports.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
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Responsibilities

• Responds to direct inquiries from donors and others with the highest level of accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism.
• Collaborates with implementation staff to monitor and ensure timely completion of all grant deliverables. Monitors budgets to ensure appropriate and on-schedule grant spending.
• Partners with executives and development staff for relationship stewardship and as a consultative resource for development of future grants. Monitors and stewards assigned funded programs, conducting research and providing an appropriate level of reporting, and setting the stage for renewal.
• Develops, executes, and completes accurate grant award records through system reports, program/plan status updates, and deliverable outcomes tracking. Facilitates communication of strategy, impact and results in compliance with donor reporting requirements. Prepares and delivers appropriate documentation in collaboration with assigned teams.
• Leads and initiates grant administration meeting(s) to ensure all parties are informed and will support compliance. Integrates grant requirements into program and monitors processes. Coordinates work with key internal stakeholders within and across staff functions including but not limited to Finance, Quality Outcomes Research & Analytics, Office of Health Equity, Research, Development, Advocacy and Communications staff. Ensures that activities function within the parameters of American Heart Association policy.
• Provides guidance and training to grants administrators. Builds collaborative relationships both internally and externally to continually improve processes. Negotiates and resolves issues and concerns among team members.

Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require:
Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience communicating with senior level management and grant funding organization leadership
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related area
• Must be able to travel overnight approx. 10% of the time.
• Three (3) years of experience developing, analyzing, and preparing presentations and reports on project outcomes
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements for non-profit reporting
• Five (5) years of experience with project or program budget development and administration
• Five (5) years of experience identifying, monitoring, and delivering contract requirements within budget and deadlines
• Three (3) years of experience interpreting and applying standard accounting and finance administration practices to reports

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• Post-award grant experience

Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.

The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
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Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 1 month ago (8/4/2023 10:12 AM)
Requisition ID 2023-11117
Job Category Science & Research
Additional Locations Diversity Distribution US - Top 57
Position Type Full Time
Location: TX-Fort Worth