Grant Administrator

American Heart Association • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an exciting opportunity for a Grant Administrator based out of the National Center office, located in Dallas, TX . In this position, you will be responsible for executing and serving as administrator for a portfolio of grant awards that are less than $500,000. You will ensure excellence in preparation, implementation, monitoring, management and reporting for multiple grants within an assigned portfolio. 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. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X , and at heart.jobs .

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of financial systems, journal entries and expenses
• Grant Accounting
• Budget development and management
• Project management
• Reporting and correspondence
• Grant outcomes and deliverables
• Compliance surrounding grants and agreements

Nice To Haves

• 5 years preferred
• Pre and post award grants management experience

Responsibilities

• 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 Research, Development, Advocacy and Communications staff.
• Ensures that activities function within the parameters of American Heart Association policy.
• Collaborates with implementation staff to monitor and ensure timely completion of all grant deliverables.
• Monitors budgets to ensure appropriate and on-schedule grant spending.
• Responds to direct inquiries from donors and others with the highest level of accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
• 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.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level