Grant Administrator - Fargo, ND or Sioux Falls, SD

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

338d • $24 - $38

About The Position

The Grants and Contracts Administrator is responsible for the preparation of proposals, grant applications and contracts in the areas of new programs and services or support of ongoing programs and services. Assists with the performance of professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities pertinent to the mission and interests of Sanford Health. Assists project directors and principal investigators with grant applications. Drafts grant related documents including consortium agreements. Prepares and/or reviews budgets and justifications. Reviews and completes grant cover sheets and checklists to ascertain completeness of application. Approves, submits and tracks applications. Maintains grant submission sites, central grant and contract file, grant management software data, and researchers' bio-sketches. May assist grant project teams with the overall project management, reports to funding agencies, time management in meeting project goals and maintaining grant and contract files for audit purposes. Responsible for coordinating with finance staff to ensure proper management of grant and contract financials. Possesses excellent writing, computer, and database management skills. Proven communication skills to effectively deal with a wide range of people. Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgment and produce quality work within tight constraints. May require travel to a variety of off-site settings. Flexible hours and some weekends may be expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required in English, Business, Journalism, Communication, Healthcare or related field.
• Three years grant or contract experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Grant Professionals Certification (GPC) preferred.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred.
• Certified Grants Management Specialist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of proposals, grant applications, and contracts.
• Researching, identifying, developing, and responding to grant opportunities.
• Assisting project directors and principal investigators with grant applications.
• Drafting grant-related documents including consortium agreements.
• Preparing and reviewing budgets and justifications.
• Reviewing and completing grant cover sheets and checklists.
• Approving, submitting, and tracking applications.
• Maintaining grant submission sites and central grant and contract files.
• Managing grant management software data and researchers' bio-sketches.
• Assisting grant project teams with overall project management.
• Coordinating with finance staff for proper management of grant and contract financials.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees