Grants and Compliance Manager - Contractor

Interdenominational Theological Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta seeks a Grants and Compliance Manager (Contractor) to lead the development, submission, and compliance of all ITC grants. This role partners with program, finance, and advancement teams to maximize funding opportunities while ensuring fiduciary stewardship.

You will manage grant calendars, coordinate proposals, and oversee post‑award reporting, budgets, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of grant writing and grants management experience.
• Proven success securing foundation, corporate, and government funding.
• Strong knowledge of grant compliance and reporting requirements.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize grant opportunities aligned with ITC goals.
• Lead writing, submission, and coordination of competitive grant proposals.
• Coordinate post-award reporting, budgets, and documentation.
• Monitor expenditures and maintain grant records in systems.
• Track grant totals, timelines, and risk; implement improvements.
• Develop standardized grant processes and templates.

Skills

Grant writing

Grants management

Compliance knowledge

Writing

Project management

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

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Grants and Compliance Manager - Contractor

Contractor - 1099 Atlanta, GA, US

Salary Range: $35.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Job Description: Grants and Compliance Manager

Department: Institutional Advancement Office

Location: Interdenominational Theological Center

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Institutional Advancement Officer

Overview:

The Grants & Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the development, submission, tracking, and compliance of all grants for ITC. This role ensures that institutional grants-public and private-are strategically pursued, properly managed, and fully compliant with funder requirements. The Manager works closely with program leaders, finance, and advancement staff to maximize funding opportunities while maintaining strong stewardship and reporting practices.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Development & Strategy

• Identify, research, and prioritize grant opportunities aligned with ITC's strategic goals
• Develop and manage an institutional grant calendar and pipeline
• Lead the writing, submission, and coordination of competitive grant proposals
• Cultivate relationships with foundations, corporations, and government funders

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, deadlines, budgets, and deliverables
• Coordinate post-award reporting, financial tracking, and documentation
• Work closely with finance and program teams to monitor expenditures
• Maintain accurate grant records in CRM and grant management systems
• Partner with academic, workforce, and program leaders to design fundable projects
• Provide guidance on grant requirements and best practices
• Support capacity building across departments for grant readiness

Performance & Risk Management

• Track grant success rates, funding totals, and timelines
• Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions
• Develop standardized grant processes and templates

Qualifications

Required

• 4-6+ years of grant writing and grants management experience
• Proven success securing foundation, corporate, and/or government funding
• Strong knowledge of grant compliance and reporting requirements
• Excellent writing, organizational, and project management skills

Preferred

• Experience in higher education or workforce development
• Familiarity with federal/state grant regulations (as applicable)
• Experience with grant management software