Grant Funded--Grant Coordinator

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University in Nashville invites applications for a Grant Funded Grant Coordinator within the Creative Arts Collective. The role focuses on coordinating grantmaking strategies, building a thriving network among grantees and alumni, and ensuring compliant grant operations.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Grant Operations, you will manage a portfolio of active grants, monitor performance, coordinate events, and support adjudication processes while maintaining strong internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1–3 years of grants, procurement, or admin support required; 4–6 years preferred.
• Background check is required prior to employment.
• Belmont participates in E-Verify; identity verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of active grants and grantee relationships.
• Coordinate programming and event logistics to cultivate an active grantee and grantee alumni community.
• Assist in coordinating all necessary processes and paperwork associated with grant portfolio, collaborating with the Associate Director of Grant Operations, Budget & Contracts Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs, and Legal Team as needed to assure accurate, secure, and efficient processing of all grant information.
• Monitor the performance of grants, reviewing interim and final reports, and maintaining constructive contact with grantees throughout the grant cycle.
• Coordinate communication, connection to other team members, and meetings with grantees within grant portfolio.
• Conduct site visits with grantees to observe their projects and build relationships.
• Participate in and support the grant adjudication process as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Project management

Written & oral communication

Diversity collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Grant Funded--Grant Coordinator at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Creative Arts Collective

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Grant Coordinator for the Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life and Faith coordinates and implements the grantmaking strategy, focusing on the Network objective to cultivate and sustain a thriving network in Christianity & the Arts among grantees and grantee alumni. As part of the grant operations team, this position reports directly to the Associate Director of Grant Operations and coordinates a high volume of grants each year with high attention to detail building effective internal and external relationships. This includes assisting with all grantmaking processes, ensuring compliance while managing a portfolio of grants and grantee relationships. In addition, the grant coordinator should keep abreast of current events, developments and issues in the field of Christianity and the Arts to meet the Creative Arts Collective objectives.

Primary position responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of active grants and grantee relationships.
• Coordinate programming and event logistics to cultivate an active grantee and grantee alumni community, to build and sustain the network.
• Assist in coordinating all necessary processes and paperwork associated with grant portfolio, collaborating with the Associate Director of Grant Operations, Budget & Contracts Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs, and Legal Team as needed to assure accurate, secure, and efficient processing of all grant information.
• Monitor the performance of grants, reviewing interim and final reports, and maintaining constructive contact with grantees throughout the grant cycle.
• Coordinate communication, connection to other team members, and meetings with grantees within grant portfolio.
• Conduct site visits with grantees to observe their projects and build relationships.
• Participate in and support the grant adjudication process as needed.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

This position is funded in whole or in part by agrant. Employment is subject to the continuedavailability of grantfunding and does not imply a guarantee of employment beyond the grant period.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.

Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.

Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.

Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.

Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.Prior experience with Salesforce would be considered a plus.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree is required.

Required Experience

1-3 years experience in grants and procurement and/or administrative support is required. 4-6 years experience is preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.