Grants Program Supervisor

Ascension

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Location: Pensacola, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart
Department: Grants
Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Take full ownership of the grant process, from initial design and funding needs assessment through post-award monitoring, reporting, final closeout, community outreach and data analysis while meeting tight deadlines.
Serve as the trusted expert for all financial and compliance matters. You will meticulously manage grant budgets and funds, ensuring absolute adherence to all regulatory requirements.
Serving as reliable community liaisons, bridging families with essential resources, and tackling the social determinants of health that influence maternal and child well-being.
Diligently track program progress, monitor key outcomes, and evaluate overall effectiveness to ensure our grants achieve maximum positive impact.
Lead, manage, and inspire your team of grant professionals, coordinating daily staffing and assignments to optimize efficiency and program support.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of grant professionals, and act as a key liaison to build strong relationships with grantees and stakeholders.

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Education:
High School diploma equivalency with 1 year of experience OR 2 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification and 1 year of experience can be used in lieu of education, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking
Masters of Public Health with grant development /management and strong operations experience.
Social Worker Manager with grant development /management and strong operations experience.
State Grant Program Manager with experience in health care (Health Department Grant experience )
Masters in Health Care Administration with grant development /management and strong operations experience.

Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 1 year of experience OR 2 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification and 1 year of experience can be used in lieu of education, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Public Health with grant development /management and strong operations experience.
• Social Worker Manager with grant development /management and strong operations experience.
• State Grant Program Manager with experience in health care (Health Department Grant experience )
• Masters in Health Care Administration with grant development /management and strong operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the grant process, from initial design and funding needs assessment through post-award monitoring, reporting, final closeout, community outreach and data analysis while meeting tight deadlines.
• Serve as the trusted expert for all financial and compliance matters. You will meticulously manage grant budgets and funds, ensuring absolute adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Serving as reliable community liaisons, bridging families with essential resources, and tackling the social determinants of health that influence maternal and child well-being.
• Diligently track program progress, monitor key outcomes, and evaluate overall effectiveness to ensure our grants achieve maximum positive impact.
• Lead, manage, and inspire your team of grant professionals, coordinating daily staffing and assignments to optimize efficiency and program support.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of grant professionals, and act as a key liaison to build strong relationships with grantees and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED