Overview
Grant Administrator Jobs in San Leandro, CA at SOS Meals on Wheels
Title: Grant Administrator
Company: SOS Meals on Wheels
Location: San Leandro, CA
Organization Mission And Summary
SOS Meals on Wheels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to fostering the independence and dignity of older adults by reducing food insecurity and isolation, with daily nutritious meals, friendly visits and connection to support services.
We produce and deliver 2,000 meals daily to homebound seniors living in Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Fremont, Newark and Union City. As advocates for senior citizens, our mission is to provide a nutritious meal delivered by a friendly face that also acts as a wellness check, allowing seniors to remain independent in their homes for as long as safely possible.
Position Overview
The Grant Administrator will support the development team in its pursuit and retention of grant funding, serving as the chief process manager and knowledge-keeper of all things grant-related. Though grant writing is not part of this role, coordinating with internal and external grant writers is a core responsibility.
The Overarching Task Of The Grant Administrator Is To Organize a Complex Portfolio Of Prospective And Awarded Grants—from Government Contracts To Foundation Grants, To Application-based Gifts From Community Organizations. Day-to-day Activities Relate To Full-life-cycle Grant Management, Including
Maintaining documentation that provides a centralized view of the organization’s grant portfolio
Reviewing award letters and contracts; summarizing our goals and obligations related to the prescribed use of funds
Meeting with internal stakeholders to understand progress against goals
Researching or gathering information needed for new grant applications
Working inside third-party grant administration systems; reporting on existing grants and preparing and staging new grant applications for review
The Grant Administrator will report to the Director of Development on a three-person Development team that receives incremental support from contract grant writers. Close collaboration with the Operations and Finance teams, to track and align around grant compliance, is central to this role.
Required Experience
Direct experience in grant management, or a combination of program management experience and knowledge of the grant making world
Direct experience in reading and interpreting contracts
Demonstrated track record in program management
Prior accountability to Director, VP, or C-level leaders
Desired Skills And Competencies
Strong general administration skills (timeliness, thoroughness, attention to detail)
Cross-departmental collaboration and matrix management
Proficiency in MS Excel, including basic functions and pivot tables
Proficiency in developing short narratives based on data and other inputs
Relationship management (e.g., key external partners and contractors)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or coursework in related fields preferred but not required
Knowledge of issues facing older adults and interest in serving the aging population
Knowledge of public funding regulations, including Older Americans Act compliance.
Familiarity with nonprofit operations and program evaluation methods.
