Senior Coordinator, Grants Administration

What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nations leading voice on mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nations largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Today we are an alliance of hundreds of local affiliates state organizations and a national office that work in communities across the United States to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI advocates for all who are affected by mental illness both the individuals and the people in their lives. We work to address disparities and injustices and to promote dignity and inclusion for all people with mental illness and their families. In addition to being advocates we educate we listen and we lead as evidenced by our public awareness campaigns the range of programs we provide and our strong public policy.

We currently have an opening for a Senior Coordinator Grants Administration. The Senior Coordinator Grants Administration plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the grant workflow by coordinating logistics and communications. This role is embedded within project teams and assists with each step of the grants process helping to ensure timely execution and accurate close-out reporting. The Senior Coordinator Grants Administration is responsible for tracking deadlines and expenditures supporting applicants and reviewers and facilitating clear effective communication throughout the grant workflow.

This full-time position may be remote or based in Arlington VA on a hybrid basis.

Salary Range: $26/hr. - $28/hr. ($50700 - $54600)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the grant workflow helping to ensure timely tracking of application status funding decisions expenditures and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally including with project owners and leads to support the establishment of grant timelines document requirements and development of any necessary custom application questions.
• Open and close applications on schedule with smooth workflow progression from submission to award payment and reporting.
• Coordinate a clear and timely communications plan for grant milestones including newsletters portal updates and email notifications.
• Serve as a system administrator for the grants system including initial troubleshooting of technical issues.
• Ensure all grant information is entered accurately and remains up to date.
• Facilitate the collection of required financial documents from grantees and coordinate execution of grant agreements.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of awards.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated professional experience preferably 1-2 years in grants administration project coordination or nonprofit operations. Bachelors degree preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Proven ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to serve as a contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with grant management software (OpenWater) preferred.
• Basic understanding of financial principles and grant budgeting preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and coordinate with technology support.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proactive and intellectually curious.
• Resourceful and eager to learn new skills and adapt to evolving technologies and responsibilities.
• Enthusiasm for NAMIs mental health mission.
• Must pass background check.

Your salary is only one component of the total compensation package. NAMI offers a range of standard and unique benefits that are reviewed annually:

• Generous and comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Personal and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care dependent care and commuter expenses
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage paid by NAMI
• Flexible Work and Telework programs
• Professional Development Reimbursement program
• A variety of wellness offerings to support team members
• Employee Referral Program
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides support for personal and family problems common in contemporary life

NAMI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. NAMI prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex national origin marital status age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions genetic information or any other legally protected group status. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disability.

Required Experience:

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