EPIP
Department Administrator, Grants Management (MF)
EPIP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Department Administrator, Grants Management (MF)
Posted on September 09, 2019 The Grants Management department partners with program teams to maximize the effectiveness and impact of MacArthurs grantmaking. Grants Management works to continuously improve the Foundations grant operations and processes, advises on best grantmaking practices including compliance-related concerns, and manages grantmaking data and information in support of a learning culture and improved grantmaking.
The Department Administrator is a skilled administrative professional. The Administrator supports the Director, Grants Management as s/he sets the priorities for, and oversees the operations of, the Foundations Grants Management department. The Administrator is responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective flow of administrative tasks and activities for the department. Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assistance to the Director Is responsible for scheduling for the Director Works closely with Director to anticipate needs, and proactively solve problems Understands Directors priorities as well the departments strategic objectives; uses this information to make appropriate decisions Provides support to substantive projects based on skills and availability Administration Performs and manages administrative tasks for members of the Grants Management department, as requested by the Director Diplomatically liaises with other departments; maintains lists of the departments priorities and creates agendas for intra- and inter-departmental standing meetings Prepares and monitors the departments administrative budget with the Director of Grants Management; serves as the departments Budget Administrator Processes contracts and invoices for the department Acts as a liaison with the Travel staff; plans and books travel for members of the Grants Management department Serves as liaison with the Meeting Planning and Events staff; manages events hosted by the Grants Management department Grants Management Compiles and produces the Foundations quarterly schedule of internal grant reviews and approvals Provides staff and grantees with access to the grants management system (GMS) and disables access as needed Does routine data entry for the GMS and other databases maintained by the department Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelors degree preferred Experience supporting executives or high-level managers Good judgement and ability to prioritize Strong verbal and written communication skills Project management skills and budget-related experience Skilled in managing multiple calendars Resourceful; ability to problem solve Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); willingness to learn new technology and programs Interest in philanthropy or grantmaking; authentic desire to support the work of the Grants Management department To Apply
Please go online: #J-18808-Ljbffr
Posted on September 09, 2019 The Grants Management department partners with program teams to maximize the effectiveness and impact of MacArthurs grantmaking. Grants Management works to continuously improve the Foundations grant operations and processes, advises on best grantmaking practices including compliance-related concerns, and manages grantmaking data and information in support of a learning culture and improved grantmaking.
The Department Administrator is a skilled administrative professional. The Administrator supports the Director, Grants Management as s/he sets the priorities for, and oversees the operations of, the Foundations Grants Management department. The Administrator is responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective flow of administrative tasks and activities for the department. Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assistance to the Director Is responsible for scheduling for the Director Works closely with Director to anticipate needs, and proactively solve problems Understands Directors priorities as well the departments strategic objectives; uses this information to make appropriate decisions Provides support to substantive projects based on skills and availability Administration Performs and manages administrative tasks for members of the Grants Management department, as requested by the Director Diplomatically liaises with other departments; maintains lists of the departments priorities and creates agendas for intra- and inter-departmental standing meetings Prepares and monitors the departments administrative budget with the Director of Grants Management; serves as the departments Budget Administrator Processes contracts and invoices for the department Acts as a liaison with the Travel staff; plans and books travel for members of the Grants Management department Serves as liaison with the Meeting Planning and Events staff; manages events hosted by the Grants Management department Grants Management Compiles and produces the Foundations quarterly schedule of internal grant reviews and approvals Provides staff and grantees with access to the grants management system (GMS) and disables access as needed Does routine data entry for the GMS and other databases maintained by the department Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelors degree preferred Experience supporting executives or high-level managers Good judgement and ability to prioritize Strong verbal and written communication skills Project management skills and budget-related experience Skilled in managing multiple calendars Resourceful; ability to problem solve Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); willingness to learn new technology and programs Interest in philanthropy or grantmaking; authentic desire to support the work of the Grants Management department To Apply
Please go online: #J-18808-Ljbffr