Senior Coordinator, Grants Administration - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• Assist the grant workflow, ensuring timely tracking of application status, funding decisions, expenditures, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project owners and leads.
• Open and close applications on schedule.
• Coordinate a clear and timely communications plan for grant milestones.
• Serve as a system administrator for the grants system.
• Ensure all grant information is entered accurately and remains up to date.
• Facilitate the collection of required financial documents from grantees.
• Coordinate with Finance for timely disbursement of awards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2 years in grants administration, project coordination, or nonprofit operations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proactive and intellectually curious.
• Enthusiasm for NAMI's mental health mission.

Benefits

• Generous 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).