Associate Manager, Grants Administration (OFF)

Overdeck Family Foundation - New York, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Overdeck Family Foundation in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Manager, Grants Administration to oversee the administrative review of grant requests, payments, and reports in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on grant policy adherence, system data quality, training program staff, and supporting grantees in understanding administrative responsibilities under each grant.

Responsibilities

• Administrative review of grant requests and supporting documentation for adequacy and accuracy.
• Monitor grantee payments and reports to ensure timeliness and completeness.
• Oversee usage of the grants management system and data quality.
• Train and support program staff on grant policies, practices, and systems.
• Assist grantees to understand their administrative responsibilities under the terms of the grant.

Job description

Associate Manager, Grants Administration (OFF)

Posted on June 15, 2021

Overdeck Family Foundation was founded in 2011 by John and Laura Overdeck with the goal of providing all children the opportunity to unlock their potential. We focus exclusively on enhancing education, funding efforts both inside and outside of school in the areas of early childhood, informal STEM education, and K-9 programs that include supporting educators and student-centered learning environments.

Our grantmaking and strategic support focus on unlocking innovation, evidence, and growth opportunities for organizations and researchers that are committed to accelerating key academic and socioemotional outcomes for all children. We fund both direct impact organizations and ecosystem efforts that clear the path to scale for our grantees and the work that they do.

Visit www.overdeck.org for more information.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Overdeck Family Foundation seeks to hire an Associate Manager, Grants Administration who will be responsible for managing the administration, operational efficiency, and effectiveness of grant-related transactions. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and knowledge pertaining to grants management. They will demonstrate a strong sense of collaboration and initiative while providing independent judgement. They'll also demonstrate strong analytical skills, problem solving skills and the ability to work in diverse teams and be exceedingly good at working on projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.

Specifically, this position will be responsible for the administrative review of grant requests and supporting documentation for adequacy and accuracy; monitoring grantee payments and reports; overseeing usage of the grants management system; leveraging the grants administration system to drive data quality and analysis; training and supporting program staff on grant policies, practices, and systems; and assisting grantees to understand their administrative responsibilities under the terms of the grant