Overview
Grants Administrator Jobs in United States at MBO Partners
Title: Grants Administrator
Company: MBO Partners
Location: United States
Location: Remote
Hours: estimated 10-20 hours per week
Contract Duration: 3 months
Description:
Our client is seeking a Grants Administrator to manage grant contracts, payments, and reporting through the ZIP process. This role serves as the main point of contact for grant recipients and supports internal teams with timely updates to guide financial and program decisions.
Responsibilities:
Manage grant contracts, agreements, invoices, and payments in ZIP
Serve as a point of contact and provide email correspondence to grant recipients throughout the ZIP process
Create status reports to support programmatic, financial, and operational decision-making
Ensure timely and accurate documentation for all grant-related activities
Collaborate with internal teams to support grant program operations
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle grant administration, including pre-award and post-award processes, contract oversight, and compliance management
Proven background in grant administration within large foundations, government agencies, or mid- to large-sized nonprofit organizations
Proficient in financial operations related to grants, including payment processing and budget tracking
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft and manage professional correspondence effectively
Experience working with Salesforce and familiarity with the ZIP grant management system (preferred)
Intermediate proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables for data analysis and reporting
Comfortable using team collaboration tools such as Slack or similar platforms
Strong customer service orientation with a focus on responsiveness, clarity, and support
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
