Director of Grant Financial Operations

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is partnering with a Fairmont nonprofit to hire an Administrative Assistant with grant writing and coordination responsibilities. The role blends office support with grant-related tasks to help secure funding and ensure compliance.

You will research funding opportunities, draft and submit proposals, track timelines and reporting, support leadership, and coordinate projects with staff and partners.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Grant Writer, Grant Coordinator, Program Coordinator, or Project Coordinator.
• Required: Demonstrated success writing, submitting, and coordinating grant applications.
• Strong knowledge of grant management, grants administration, and funding compliance requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, or grant-funded programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and staff.

Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, local, foundation, and private grant funding opportunities.
• Write, edit, and submit competitive grant applications, proposals, and funding requests.
• Coordinate grant timelines, reporting requirements, compliance standards, and deliverables.
• Track grant awards, budgets, deadlines, performance metrics, and required documentation.
• Provide administrative support to executive leadership, program directors, and department teams.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, proposals, and meeting materials.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate organizational projects.
• Maintain accurate records, confidential files, databases, and grant documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, financial tracking, and organizational reporting requirements.
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders, funding agencies, community partners, and staff.
• Support day-to-day office operations and special projects.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant coordination

Proposal development

Nonprofit administration

Program coordination

Executive support

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Administrative Assistant & Grant Writing Coordinator Jobs in Fairmont, WV | Full-Time | Up to $80,000 Salary

Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant / Grant Writing Coordinator
Location:Fairmont, WV
Job Type:Full-Time
Salary:Up to $80,000 Annually

Administrative Assistant with Grant Writing Experience in Fairmont, WV

A respected organization inFairmont, West Virginiais seeking an experienced and highly organizedAdministrative Assistant with Grant Writing and Grant Coordination experienceto join its growing team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background ingrant management, proposal development, nonprofit administration, program coordination, and executive support.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in securing funding, managing grant compliance, supporting organizational leadership, and coordinating key projects. If you excel at writing successful grant proposals, managing deadlines, and supporting mission-driven initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

Administrative Assistant & Grant Coordinator Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, local, foundation, and private grant funding opportunities.
• Write, edit, and submit competitive grant applications, proposals, and funding requests.
• Coordinate grant timelines, reporting requirements, compliance standards, and deliverables.
• Track grant awards, budgets, deadlines, performance metrics, and required documentation.
• Provide administrative support to executive leadership, program directors, and department teams.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, proposals, and meeting materials.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate organizational projects.
• Maintain accurate records, confidential files, databases, and grant documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, financial tracking, and organizational reporting requirements.
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders, funding agencies, community partners, and staff.
• Support day-to-day office operations and special projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as anAdministrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Grant Writer, Grant Coordinator, Program Coordinator, or Project Coordinator.
• Required:Demonstrated success writing, submitting, and coordinating grant applications.
• Strong knowledge of grant management, grants administration, and funding compliance requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, or grant-funded programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and staff.

Preferred Experience

• Grant Writing and Proposal Development
• Grant Compliance and Reporting
• Nonprofit Administration
• Government Grant Funding
• Community Development Programs
• Program Management
• Budget Tracking and Financial Reporting
• Project Coordination and Administrative Management

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $80,000 annually.
• Stable full-time employment.
• Professional, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment.
• Opportunity to support meaningful projects and community initiatives.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Leadership role in grant acquisition and organizational growth.