Grant Coordinator

Morris Brown College•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Sponsored Programs at Morris Brown College, provides essential administrative, financial, compliance, and programmatic support for the institution's sponsored programs. This role is crucial within the Office of Sponsored Programs, assisting with both pre-award and post-award grant activities. Key responsibilities include ensuring sponsor compliance, managing reporting requirements, monitoring budgets, tracking projects, and facilitating communication with various stakeholders. The Grant Coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, project directors, department leaders, finance personnel, and external funding agencies to ensure the efficient administration of grants, contracts, and other sponsored projects. This position supports the Director in advancing institutional goals by effectively managing externally funded programs and adhering to federal, state, local, and private sponsor regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in grants administration, sponsored programs, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted for the degree and experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an Office of Sponsored Programs, Grants Office, Research Administration Office, or similar higher education administrative unit.
Experience assisting with federal grants administration, compliance monitoring, reporting, and project coordination.
Familiarity with grant lifecycle management, including proposal development, award administration, and closeout activities.
Proficiency with grants management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required).
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all management levels within the institution as well as key individuals in funding agencies, partner organizations, and regulatory bodies.
Knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and applicable compliance requirements.
Ability to respond effectively to numerous and varied situations, analyze issues, and resolve problems.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Must be a "team player" with the desire to promote the entire institution and all its programs.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and progressive organization.

Responsibilities

Provide direct administrative and operational support to the Director of Sponsored Programs.
Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Maintain grant management calendars, reporting schedules, and compliance deadlines.
Assist in preparing meeting materials, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
Monitor institutional grant portfolios and track award performance.
Support the preparation of institutional reports, audits, monitoring visits, and sponsor reviews.
Coordinate communications among project directors, principal investigators, finance staff, academic departments, and funding agencies.
Assist in developing and maintaining grant administration policies, procedures, and training materials.
Support strategic initiatives to expand external funding opportunities and strengthen grants management.
Write grant proposals as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Create and maintain a customer service culture, program, orientation, and focus on assigned areas.