Grants Administrator - Federal Education Programs

The Mind Trust; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

403(b) plan with employer match

Life and disability benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Family support & leave

Job summary

The Mind Trust is seeking a Grants Administrator to lead CSP-CT grant administration and federal compliance. You will oversee subgrant lifecycle, reporting, and coordination with CSDE and the U.S.

Department of Education, ensuring rigorous financial controls and timely deliverables. Join a collaborative team working to expand high-quality charter schools, manage complex budgeting, and strengthen accountability across Connecticut’s CSP program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing federal grants, preferably under 2 CFR Part 200.
• Experience with subgrantee fiscal monitoring, audit review and corrective action.
• Familiarity with ESEA Title IV programs or other U.S. Department of Education grants.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or comparable financial tools.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage full subgrant lifecycle from RFP to closeout, including documentation and amendments.
• Coordinate CSP-CT activities, timelines, and cross-functional task management across teams.
• Prepare annual subgrant monitoring calendars and coordinate site visits and deadlines.
• Onboard subgrantees and disseminate CSP-CT guidance and reporting requirements.
• Maintain a central portfolio of subgrants, tracking status and submissions across grants.
• Assist in preparing Annual Performance Reports and other federal submissions.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor subgrantees for compliance and performance.

Skills

Federal grants management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Budgeting & financial tracking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/public administration

CPA/CGFM preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Mind Trust is seeking a Grants Administrator to lead CSP-CT grant administration and federal compliance. You will oversee subgrant lifecycle, reporting, and coordination with CSDE and the U.S.

Department of Education, ensuring rigorous financial controls and timely deliverables. Join a collaborative team working to expand high-quality charter schools, manage complex budgeting, and strengthen accountability across Connecticut’s CSP program.