Grant Administrator

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The American Heart Association has an exciting opportunity for a Grant Administrator based out of the National Center office located in Dallas TX.

In this position you will be responsible for executing and serving as administrator for a portfolio of grant awards that are less than $500000. You will ensure excellence in preparation implementation monitoring management and reporting for multiple grants within an assigned portfolio. Responsible for collaborating with staff to ensure timely completion of all grant deliverables monitoring budgets to ensure appropriate and on-schedule grant spending and facilitation of internal and external reports.

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• Develops executes and completes accurate grant award records through system reports program/plan status updates and deliverable outcomes tracking. Facilitates communication of strategy impact and results in compliance with donor reporting requirements. Prepares and delivers appropriate documentation in collaboration with assigned teams.
• Leads and initiates grant administration meeting(s) to ensure all parties are informed and will support compliance. Integrates grant requirements into program and monitors processes. Coordinates work with key internal stakeholders within and across staff functions including but not limited to Finance Quality Outcomes Research & Analytics Office of Health Research Development Advocacy and Communications staff. Ensures that activities function within the parameters of American Heart Association policy.
• Collaborates with implementation staff to monitor and ensure timely completion of all grant deliverables. Monitors budgets to ensure appropriate and on-schedule grant spending.
• Responds to direct inquiries from donors and others with the highest level of accuracy timeliness and professionalism.
• Partners with executives and development staff for relationship stewardship and as a consultative resource for development of future grants. Monitors and stewards assigned funded programs conducting research and providing an appropriate level of reporting and setting the stage for renewal.

• Bachelors Degree
• Three (3) years of related experience. 5 years preferred
• Working knowledge of financial systems journal entries and expenses
• Grant Accounting
• Budget development and management
• Project management
• Reporting and correspondence
• Grant outcomes and deliverables
• Compliance surrounding grants and agreements

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• Pre and post award grants management experience
  

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibilityfor an incentive program is based on the type of position.
  
• Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being we also offer an employee assistance program employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association American Stroke Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives regardless of race ethnicity gender gender identity religion age language sexual orientation national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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