Grant Coordinator

Position Summary

Help people from the community and at the University of Dayton find ways to make worship more accessible for children with disabilities! This position helps staff a 5-year grant that uses theology, Montessori educational principles, and the work of faculty, staff and community members in disability fields, to serve area churches and the needs of kids. This is a full-time, 10 month, benefit eligible position. Apply today!

Primary purpose: The primary purpose of this full-time, 10 month position is to provide administrative support for a 5-year grant from the Lilly Endowment that will allow both faculty and students at the University of Dayton, as well as up to twelve parishes and congregations in the Miami Valley region, to explore how to enhance worship for children with disabilities. The person in this position will be working one-on-one with faculty, students, and area churches to determine needs, follow up on church/UD collaborations, order materials, and provide support or referrals as needed. This position will also provide the administrative support for planned regional meetings and conferences that take place during the grant period.

Minimum Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent

Familiarity with how to carry out organizational procedures and improve them as needed

Ability to manage details, e.g. coordinate travel and meetings

Knowledge of MS Office and Google Suites, and Zoom

Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality

Experience working with the public

Ability to do work independently, with minimal supervision

Experience Collaborating With Others

Knowledge and sensitivity to Catholic Marianist mission and values

Strong personal commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ability to work effectively with, and on behalf of, diverse people

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Knowledge of Montessori educational principles

Experience with Godly Play or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in working with children

Demonstrated ability to engage effectively, respectfully, and professionally with multiple constituents at all levels in an organization

Successful experience learning and adapting to new information and systems

Knowledge of children with disabilities and their needs

Experience with planning large meetings, conferences, or workshops

Ecumenical work with multiple Christian denominations

Experience with using budget software in a business or non-profit setting

Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills

Successful experience working under time pressure

Special Instructions To Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.