Grant Writer Administrator

Steppingstone, Inc.•Fall River, MA

6d•$88,229 - $91,758•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Writer Administrator is an integral member of the Administrative Team and plays a lead role in Development Department planning, strategizing, coordinating, and collaborating to secure and sustain funding from government agencies, private foundations, corporations, and other sources. The position independently develops and writes grant and contract proposals and manages the application process from reviewing funder requirements and coordinating application materials through final submission. Duties also include researching funding opportunities, monitoring and evaluating grants and contracts, and tracking and reporting on awards and requirements. The role collaborates with program, finance, administrative, and compliance staff, as well as potential partners and funders. It maintains organized grant records and supports timely, accurate applications, reporting, and ongoing compliance. A hybrid schedule combining in-office and remote work is available. The position may require a flexible schedule, including first- and second-shift work; shifts may change based on organizational needs. Business-related travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communication, English, professional writing, or a similar major.
At least four years of related experience in successful grant writing.
Ability to independently manage multiple grant applications simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
Superior written and verbal communication, grammar, research, and multitasking skills.
Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records, and data collection.
Valid driver’s license due to business-related travel.
Ability to climb three flights of stairs to deal with emergencies.
Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to fire, rescue, police, and medical services.

Responsibilities

Lead Development Department planning, strategy, coordination, and collaboration to secure and sustain funding.
Research government, foundation, corporate, and other funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
Research data, funding requirements, and resources needed to support grant and contract applications.
Develop and write government grant proposals, contract applications, case statements, foundation and corporate proposals, and related application materials.
Organize required government application attachments and coordinate with departments to ensure timely submission.
Access funder portals, manage user accounts and credentials, submit applications, and upload revisions, reports, and other grant documentation.
Manage assigned applications by establishing timelines, identifying tasks and responsible parties, coordinating departmental contributions, monitoring progress, and ensuring complete and timely submissions.
Review, proofread, and edit proposals and applications for clarity, accuracy, completeness, organization, and compliance with funder instructions, evaluation criteria, and scoring requirements.
Collaborate with program, finance, and administrative staff on budgets, financial information, timelines, staffing plans, and other proposal and grant-management materials.
Develop letters of support, commitment, leverage, collaboration, and agreement; coordinate signatures and required documentation.
Liaise with potential grant partners, collaborating organizations, and funding sources regarding applications and awards.
Submit applications through electronic systems, including Grants.gov, eRA Commons, e-snaps, and other funder-designated portals.
Proofread and edit proposals, reports, and correspondence for clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.
Maintain organized grant-related records in databases for accessibility and audit readiness.
Work with Compliance Department and program staff to monitor requirements, deliverables, reporting schedules, and deadlines and support ongoing funder compliance.
Represent the Development Department at assigned internal and external meetings.
Perform other assigned grant development, administration, monitoring, evaluation, and related duties.
Climb three flights of stairs to address emergencies and respond to emergencies by calling fire, rescue, police, or medical services.