Grant Coordinator

Vertex Education • Glenside, PA

29d

About The Position

At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us. Position Overview: The Grant Coordinator plays a critical support role within the Grants Department, assisting with the administration, coordination, and monitoring of federal, state, and local grant-funded programs. Reporting to the Manager of Federal Programs and Grants and working closely with the Grants Accountant, the Grant Specialist ensures that grant processes operate smoothly and in compliance with funding regulations.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working with grants or in a nonprofit/educational finance setting.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Intacct and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with clarity and professionalism.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the tracking and documentation of grant-funded activities across various programs.
• Support the preparation and submission of required compliance and reimbursement reports under the direction of the Grants Manager.
• Collaborate with the Grants Accountant to maintain accurate grant coding, expenditure documentation, and reconciliation.
• Help monitor deadlines and deliverables related to post-award activities and ensure timely communications with internal teams and school clients.
• Facilitate the documentation and organization of financial and programmatic data needed for audits and federal reporting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools and systems used for grant management.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees