Grant Program Lead - Public Health Initiatives (Hybrid)

American Dental Association, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from/at

Ample Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Pet Insurance

Student Loan Refinance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The American Dental Association is seeking a Grant Program Specialist in Chicago to coordinate and administer grant-funded public health initiatives that advance evidence-based practices in infection prevention, patient safety, and antibiotic stewardship in dentistry.

You will work with ADA staff, subject matter experts, consultants, partner organizations, and federal agencies to manage day-to-day activities, monitor outcomes, ensure compliance, and support budgeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degree.
• 3 years of project or grant administration experience in public health or nonprofit sector.
• Database management and Excel spreadsheet knowledge for budgetary management.
• Excellent project management, time management, interpersonal, oral/written communications, proofreading, multitasking, and customer service skills.
• Must be deadline driven with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work with all levels within the Association and with volunteers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Forms, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams or virtual meetings, and Trello or similar PM software.
• Travel once per year, 1-3 nights per trip to attend conferences.
• Position may require more than the standard number of hours of work within a work week.
• Nice to Have: Experience in dental field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, implement, and administer grant-funded public health initiatives advancing infection prevention, patient safety, and antibiotic stewardship in dentistry.
• Serve as central resource for project management, stakeholder engagement, grant compliance, reporting, and operational support.
• Manage day-to-day project activities, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, monitor deliverables and performance measures, and support budget tracking and reporting.
• Ensure grant-funded programs are implemented effectively, on schedule, and in compliance with federal requirements.

Skills

Project management

Database management

Budget management

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Teams

Trello

Project management software

Job description

The American Dental Association is seeking a Grant Program Specialist in Chicago to coordinate and administer grant-funded public health initiatives that advance evidence-based practices in infection prevention, patient safety, and antibiotic stewardship in dentistry.

You will work with ADA staff, subject matter experts, consultants, partner organizations, and federal agencies to manage day-to-day activities, monitor outcomes, ensure compliance, and support budgeting and reporting.