Community Engagement Administrative Asst

UNICON International Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Other standard benefits

Job summary

UNICON is seeking a Community Engagement Administrative Assistant in Columbus, OH, a one-year, full-time contractor role onsite, 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday. The position supports the Foundation and Community Engagement function with grant tracking, reporting, and routine communications.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience, plus strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn grants management and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration, nonprofit management, communications, public affairs, or related field.
• 3 years of administrative, customer service, data entry, grants administration, nonprofit, corporate philanthropy, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to learn and use grants management systems, customer relationship management platforms, payment tools, and other internal systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, follow established procedures, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal business partners and external nonprofit stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple recurring tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow of foundation grants and corporate contribution requests through an established review, approval, and payment process.
• Monitor intake of grant and sponsorship inquiries and grant applications to provide detailed information and reports on the stages of submission.
• Facilitate grant and contribution payments, ensuring efficient payments while maintaining compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and send routine decline letters and other standard communications.
• Maintain accurate records for grants, non-profit partners, contacts, and related activity.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Data entry

Grants administration

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Nonprofit Management/Communications/Public Affairs

Tools

Blackbaud Grantmaking

Foundation Source

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Title: Community Engagement Administrative Asst

Location: Columbus, OH

Work Model: Onsite

Work Schedule: M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM

Position Overview

The Community Engagement Administrative Assistant is a one-year, full-time contractor role that provides temporary operational and administrative support for the client Foundation and the client Community Engagement function. This position will help maintain day-to-day foundation grants and corporate contributions workflow, respond to routine stakeholder questions, support standard reporting, and assist with data cleanup and documentation.

What You Will Be Doing

40% Coordinate Foundation Grants and Corporate Contributions Workflow

• Coordinate workflow of foundation grants and corporate contribution requests through an established review, approval, and payment process. Use CRM and payment processing systems Blackbaud Grantmaking, Foundation Source, and PeopleSoft.
• Monitor intake of grant and sponsorship inquiries and grant applications to provide detailed information and reports on the stages of submission.
• Facilitate grant and contribution payments, ensuring efficient payments while maintaining compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and send routine decline letters and other standard communications.
• Maintain accurate records for grants, non-profit partners, contacts, and related activity.
• Track workflow to support timely review, approval, and payment processing.

20% Provide Customer Service

• Respond in a timely manner to basic system and process questions from Operating Company External Affairs teams and other internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Provide routine support to applicants and grantees related to submissions, payment status, and technical issues.
• Escalate complex, sensitive, or policy-related questions to the appropriate Community Engagement team member.
• Deliver timely, professional, and accurate customer service while maintaining confidentiality and internal standards.

20% Support Data Cleanup and Database Maintenance

• Assist with data cleanup activities required for system improvements and database maintenance.
• Review and update organization, contact, grant, and contribution records for accuracy and consistency.
• Identify duplicate, incomplete, or inconsistent data and document issues for follow-up.

10% Prepare Standard Reports

• Export, prepare, and distribute routine reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile basic grant, contribution, and request-status information using established templates and processes.
• Support recurring reporting needs by ensuring information is complete, organized, and delivered on schedule.

10% Provide Documentation and Administrative Support

• Maintain organized files, records, templates, and reference materials for Community Engagement workflows.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, communications, and special projects assigned.
• Represent the Community Engagement team professionally in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

What’s Needed

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, communications, public affairs, or a related field preferred.

3 years of experience in administrative, customer service, data entry, grants administration, nonprofit, corporate philanthropy, or related experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.

Ability to learn and use grants management systems, customer relationship management platforms, payment tools, and other internal systems.

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, follow established procedures, and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal business partners and external nonprofit stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple recurring tasks with limited supervision.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Other standard benefits as applicable

Distribution List: Corporate

About Unicon

UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.