Grant Management Specialist

7 days ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Institute for Sustainable Communities Full time
Job Summary

The Institute for Sustainable Communities is seeking a highly skilled Grants Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our Development Team, you will be responsible for coordinating the development, administrative management, reporting, and closeout/extension of grants, sub-grants, and other programmatic investments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the grant process throughout all stages, including reviewing applications, approval notices, compliance, modifications, and close-out.
  • Receive, assess, and track payment requests, ensuring that submitted documentation meets all organizational and legal requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of organizational grant-making and other programmatic activities.
  • Provide technical assistance to subgrantees as it relates to their award compliance and reporting.
  • Assist with required research pertinent to grant due diligence, ongoing review, and close-out analyses.
  • Coordinate sub-granting processes, including payments, preparing sub-awards, reviewing budgets and financial reports, and conducting compliance reviews.
Requirements
  • A minimum of three years of grant administration experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience in government and bilateral funding is required; experience with foundations, nonprofits, or the private sector is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience with USG and fiscal compliance.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Passion for ISC's mission and values.
What We Offer

The salary range for this role is $61,681 - $72,475. We identify where the candidate falls within this range, based on many factors including experience and qualifications.

A friendly, open work environment, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference in communities around the world.

Benefits for eligible US-based staff include: Medical Plan with HRA, Dental & Vision plan, 100% paid for employee and family members, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b Retirement Plan, with an automatic 2% ISC contribution and up to 4% matching contribution, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Casual and Flexible Work Environment, Appreciation of Work-Life Balance, Generous Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program.

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