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Specialist, Grants Administrator

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Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time

The Specialist, Grants Administrator will be responsible for post-award administration of a multi-disciplinary portfolio of 225 active government grants, at different stages of activity representing $22-25M in annual funding.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Monitor Grants Management System (AMPLIFUND)   to track, maintain and organize grant documents and data including contract period, award amount, CFDA number, reporting requirements, etc…
  • Serve as a liaison with Regions and Chapters to ensure government grant reporting and audit requirements are met
  • Maintain assigned Project Codes in the general ledger system
  • Review grantee progress and financial reports and identify discrepancies
  • Review support documentation for time and effort tracking
  • Support Government Grants Manager with administrator tasks related to compliance
  • Performs other essential tasks and duties required to support the Government Grant Manager, Finance department, and Chapters as needed
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three years related work experience including knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and government grant programs
  • Skilled user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Experienced and comfortable working with numbers and in databases
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Strong document management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well independently and with a team
  • Excellent time management skills, aptitude for proper task prioritization, and a results-oriented work process
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion
  • Professional demeanor, integrity, tact, and good judgment
  • Dependability

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 15 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 15 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit