Government Grants Administrator

Ywca Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

YWCA Columbus is seeking a Government Grants Administrator to join the Operations team. You will coordinate interdepartmental efforts, craft grant proposals, and manage reporting for government grants supporting housing, shelter, and education programs.

You will maintain calendars, ensure on-time submissions, and collaborate with staff to gather data and meet funder requirements, using Excel and outcome-tracking software to monitor results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, finance, political science, or nonprofit management preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience managing grants (government/nonprofit/corporate).
• Experience with grant compliance, reporting, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential grant funding opportunities from government entities and other sources.
• Maintain the grants and data reporting calendar with deadlines for proposals and reports.
• Develop clear proposals, reports, and letters of inquiry with budget projections and evaluation requirements.
• Manage a portfolio of government grants supporting housing, shelter, and education programs.
• Gather information from internal departments and assist with audit needs.
• Use program outcome software and Excel to track grant data and outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Collège degree in public administration/finance/political science/nonprofit management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Program outcomes software

Job description

General Statement of Duties

The Government Grants Administrator will be a key member of the Operations team, overseeing interdepartmental coordination, relevant writing, and reporting of governmental grants for YWCA Columbus.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential grant funding opportunities from government entities and other sources, evaluating feasibility based on organizational data and reporting requirements.
• Maintain the grants and data reporting calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met for proposals, compliance reports, and program data submissions.
• Develop clear and concise proposals, reports, and letters of inquiry, incorporating budget projections and accountability/evaluation requirements.
• Manage a portfolio of government grants supporting housing, shelter, and education programs.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to gather required information and assist with relevant audit needs.
• Utilize program outcome software, Excel, and other tools to track grant-related data and outcomes.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure all grant applications, reports, and compliance documents are submitted on time and meet funder requirements.
• Maintain accurate tracking charts and records of grant correspondence with internal and external partners.
• Effectively synthesize complex information into well-structured and compelling grant materials.
• Proactively communicate with program staff to collect necessary data ahead of deadlines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in data collection and reporting, ensuring alignment with grantor expectations.
• Continuously assess and improve grant management processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree in public administration, finance, political science, or nonprofit management preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years’ experience managing grants (government, nonprofit or corporate) and working with grant compliance, reporting, and auditing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be computer proficient and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and with a diverse team of both internal and external customers, volunteers, and staff. High degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.