Grants & Administrative Support Specialist

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide essential operational and administrative support for Community Engagement activities in Columbus, OH. You will coordinate grants workflows, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and maintain documentation and records onsite.

The role involves data cleanup, reporting, and ensuring timely approvals and payments while delivering professional customer service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of admin support, customer service, data entry, grants administration, nonprofit, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, and other Office apps.
• Ability to learn grants management, CRM, and payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate foundation grant and corporate contribution workflows through established processes.
• Utilize grants management, CRM, and payment systems for daily operations.
• Monitor grant applications, sponsorship requests, and intake inquiries.
• Track submission status and prepare workflow reports.
• Ensure accurate grant and contribution payment processing and compliance.
• Prepare routine communications and decline letters as needed.
• Maintain accurate records for grants, nonprofits, and related activities.
• Export and distribute standard reports and status updates.
• Provide administrative support for meetings and special projects.
• Interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Grants management systems

CRM platforms

Payment processing systems

Job description

Strategic Staffing Solutions seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide essential operational and administrative support for Community Engagement activities in Columbus, OH. You will coordinate grants workflows, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and maintain documentation and records onsite.

The role involves data cleanup, reporting, and ensuring timely approvals and payments while delivering professional customer service and confidentiality.