Grant Manager: Funder Relations & Compliance (Houston)

Lone Star Legal Aid; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

CLE & Professional Development

Loan Repayment Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Paternal & Family Leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Grant Manager for its Houston Branch Office to oversee grant and contract review, financial oversight, reporting, and funder relations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong grant administration skills.

Experience with accounting, databases, and software tools (Access, Excel, Word, Smartsheet, Legal Server) is essential. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting equal justice for Texans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or extensive experience required; graduate degree desirable (MPA, MBA, MSW, etc.).
• Exceptional accounting, financial, database, and grant administration skills required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, technical, and organizational abilities; teamwork and diversity experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Review grants and contracts and provide grant financial oversight and reporting.
• Manage funder relations and collaborate with the team to ensure grant success and renewal.
• Utilize Access, Excel, Word, Smartsheet, and Legal Server for grant administration tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MPA or MBA desirable

Tools

Access

Excel

Word

Smartsheet

Legal Server

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Grant Manager for its Houston Branch Office to oversee grant and contract review, financial oversight, reporting, and funder relations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong grant administration skills.

Experience with accounting, databases, and software tools (Access, Excel, Word, Smartsheet, Legal Server) is essential. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting equal justice for Texans.