Grants Administrator

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, IA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Emplify Health is hiring a Grants Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of federal, foundation, and industry sponsored grants. This role partners closely with program leadership, finance, and external funding entities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and strategic use of grant funding from proposal development through closeout. The ideal candidate brings strong pre award and post award expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a service oriented mindset. You will serve as a trusted resource for internal teams while representing Emplify Health by Gundersen to external sponsors. Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.

Requirements

3 years of related experience in grants administration, research, healthcare, finance, or business.
Strong understanding of grant regulations, compliance requirements, and financial concepts
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, and policies consistently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Working knowledge of DHHS agencies such as HRSA handbooks, NIH eCommons, and other similar systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance or related major preferred
Experience with federal, foundation, and industry relations, and previous experience working with medical staff and scientific materials is helpful.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to perform and prepare budget estimates, to understand financial concepts, to conduct accurate mathematical computations, understand previously negotiated agreements, and GHS institutional policy.
Develop and maintain system to track the effort certification of grant sponsored salary personnel and their supervisory approval for all Gundersen Health System held grants
Work in conjunction with the grants accountant to ensure all invoicing and financial reporting is tracked accurately, and submitted in accordance with funder mandated deadlines
Ensure that personnel comply to federal and non- federal award policies and procedures.
Coordinate all grant sponsored purchasing to ensure federal and state regulations, budgetary restrictions, and internal coding efforts are followed
Work with grant staff to track, monitor, develop and submit grant required reporting to applicable funders
Assist internal departmental directors in the submission of recurring grant opportunities, and manage the relationship with key personnel from funding agencies to maximize opportunities for future grants
Work with Project Director(s), additional grant staff, accounting personnel, and funding agency contacts to maximize usage on grant funding through funder approved budgetary chances, no-cost extensions, and other opportunities as applicable

Benefits

A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program (up to $3,000 per year), and our Career Development Center
Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
Wellness program with incentives
employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
optional short-term and long-term disability coverage
an employee assistance program
identity theft protection
pet insurance
Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program
a discount program