Grants Administrator

Grants Administrator - Norfolk, VA

Enjoy a rewarding and challenging position with a nonprofit organization that has been helping educate, train, and provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities since 1955. We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time Grants Administrator to identify and apply for various grants that meet the organization’s needs, overseeing the grant application process from beginning to end.

Applicants must have the ability to work Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each
• Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other factfinding actions and meetings
• Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements
• Ensures grant is submitted on time and within application parameters
• Completes all documentation, forms, and compliance-related inquiries as required by the grant
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants
• Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants
• No travel required

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required

• At least three years of experience in grant writing experience highly preferred
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of effective grant-writing techniques
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and other applicable accounting software systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical demands: Performing the duties of this job requires near visual acuity, the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds, and gross manipulation. Additionally, the employee:

• Must be free of tuberculosis in a communicable form.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be primarily in an office setting. Indoor environmental conditions will vary according to the weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Interested applicants should visit www.egglestonservices.org select Careers/Current Opening/the position you are interested in/Click the “Apply” button. Proof of an acceptable driving record must accompany the application to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Affirmative Action Employer-does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancies and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, and membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, protected veteran status or other non-merit factor.