Grant Writer and Administrator

St. Francis Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Education assistance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System seeks a Grants Manager to lead the full lifecycle of competitive, mission-aligned grant submissions. You will identify opportunities, develop proposals, and manage compliance and reporting while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes streamlining internal processes through templates, calendars, and submission supports, requiring deep healthcare grant expertise and a collaborative spirit for community-centered impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of grant writing and management experience in healthcare, government, or major nonprofit settings.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of grant submissions from identification to reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align proposals with strategy.
• Develop templates, calendars, and submission supports to streamline processes.

Skills

Grant writing

Healthcare grants

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position advances Saint Francis Healthcare System’s mission of healing, wellness, quality, and love, inspired by a faith in Jesus Christ by securing funding for strategic initiatives and partnerships. This role leads the full lifecycle of competitive, mission-aligned grant submissions—from identifying opportunities and developing proposals to managing compliance and reporting. Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, this position also streamlines internal processes through tools like templates, calendars, and submission supports. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare grant expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for impactful, community-centered care.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

RemoteWill ONLY consider candidates from the following states: MO, IL, TN and AR

Standard hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Minimum starting salary:$56,846.00 Yearly

EducationBachelor’s degree- requiredMaster’s degree- preferred.

License/CertificationsN/A

ExperienceMinimum 4 years of successful grant writing and management experience in healthcare, government, or major nonprofit settings- required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Work at Saint Francis? Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience. Today, Saint Francis serves more than
715,000 people
across five states. With a
306‑bed Medical Center , nearly
3,000 team members , and over
300 providers , Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves. You’ll find more than
50 specialties , the region’s
only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center , and southeast Missouri’s first
Level III NICU . The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day

Integrity:
Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching

Stewardship:
Managing resources wisely for the future

Faith:
Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves

Hope:
Lifting up those who feel discouraged

Joy:
Serving others with a grateful, happy heart

Compassion:
Seeing others through Christ's eyes

Excellence:
Always striving to be the best

Dignity:
Respecting human life from beginning to end

If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching

Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation

Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call or email us at .