Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

$ 72,000 to $ 85,000 per annum

The Development Department is seeking a full time Grants Manager to join their team. This position will sit in the Upper West side of Manhattan.

Position: Grants Manager

Job Summary: The New Jewish Home’s Grants Manager , under the supervision of the Senior Director of Institutional Relations & Program Development and with close coordination with the Finance Department’s Accounting Supervisor, has full accountability for the grant administration cycle including systems, processes and controls, recordkeeping, and compliance. The Grants Manager researches and identifies potential grant opportunities that align with organizational and program goals; prepares and submits comprehensive and compelling grant proposals; manages all grant contracting and reporting; monitors grant expenditures; maintains detailed grant records; and provides regular updates regarding grant activities.

The Grants Manager works cross-functionally with members of The New Jewish Home’s Development, Finance, Legal, and Program teams to ensure the grant deliverables align with organizational and program goals and that grant expenditures align with the grant budget. The Grants Manager collaborates with The New Jewish Home’s team members responsible for invoicing, reconciliation, and financial reporting for all grants.

The Grants Manager position is preferably a hybrid position headquartered at The New Jewish Home’s Location at 120 West 106th Street, New York, NY 10025. Fully remote will be considered for candidates with strong New York State grant management experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write grant proposals, develop grant budgets, prepare and submit grant applications
• Submit all required contract documents and reports
• Ensure grants are implemented in alignment with organizational/program needs as well as funder requirements.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems to monitor outcomes to ensure optimal performance and compliance with funding standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Communicate rules and regulations related to grant requirements including deliverables and reporting deadlines
• Onboard and train staff related to their grant management, compliance, and reporting responsibilities
• Maintain detailed records of all grant awards including specifications, requirements, milestones, all compliance/reporting due dates, reports, paperwork, and other grants-related documents
• Monitor budget to actual grant spending highlighting any concerns related to over- or under-spending and assist in developing and implementing action plans to address any issues

• Develop standardized systems, processes and practices to optimize effective grants administration with appropriate technology solutions and management tools. Monitor compliance of Programs administration of these systems

• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving & Program Development and the Accounting Supervisor, maintain the program’s cost allocation plan and ensure consistent implementation across the program

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with funders

• Comply with federal, state, and organization policies, procedures, and regulations
• Manage and maintain access to all funder portals and websites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Specialized Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills including strong active listening skills and customer service orientation
• Knowledge of grant writing, grant contracting, and grant management best practices
• Experience managing grant budgets
• Resourcefulness and proactive work ethic
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Possess a high degree of professionalism including the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality

Age Related Skills and Competencies: Ability to communicate and interact effectively with adults and geriatric population.

Job Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Arts or Science degree

· Experience working in a Development environment for at least two years including direct experience working with government grants

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident/patient/client care.

The TNJH provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce, including:

• Medical/Dental/Supplemental Vision plans

• 401 (k)

• Vacation/Holiday/Sick

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Commuter/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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