Grants Manager I
About The Position
As the Grants Manager I (GMI) at AltaMed, reporting to the Director of Grants Management (DGM), the Grants Manager I (GMI) administers a portfolio of low-to-moderate complexity awards under the guidance of the Senior Grants Manager and/or Director of Grants Management. This role focuses on acquiring basic knowledge and executing core grant management responsibilities, including monitoring program deliverables, tracking expenditures, maintaining compliance with the 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and other funder requirements, and preparing standard reports. GMI collaborates with internal teams to ensure grant-funded activities remain on track and compliant, while developing professional-level skills in portfolio management, budget tracking, and cross-departmental coordination. The position requires a basic understanding of grant life-cycle management, 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, and funder-specific policies, and it provides opportunities to handle increasingly complex awards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, accounting, or related field, OR one year of grant-related experience; OR HS diploma and two years of relevant experience.
- Basic understanding of grant life-cycle management, 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, and funder-specific policies
Nice To Haves
- Background in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field such as Public Health is desirable, but not required.
- Public or nonprofit sector experience preferred.
- Familiarity with legal procedures and language is desirable, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Administers a portfolio of low-to-moderate complexity awards under the guidance of the Senior Grants Manager and/or Director of Grants Management.
- Monitoring program deliverables
- Tracking expenditures
- Maintaining compliance with the 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and other funder requirements
- Preparing standard reports
- Collaborates with internal teams to ensure grant-funded activities remain on track and compliant
- Portfolio management
- Budget tracking
- Cross-departmental coordination
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
