Grants & Contracts Specialist, Non-Profit Child Advocacy

National Grants Management Association; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas in Austin, TX seeks a Grants Administrator (Non-Profit Grant Administration) to manage state and federal passthrough funding, review center applications, and prepare grant reporting. Under the Contract Administration Manager, you’ll ensure compliance, assist local centers, and deliver quality customer service.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in grant/contract administration, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university.
• Two years of grant or contract administration and/or finance experience.
• Strong computer skills, including the Office suite; Excel preferred.
• Familiarity with grant management systems and databases.
• Knowledge of UGMS/TxGMS and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the pass-through grant application and contracting process.
• Review local center applications against annual membership requirements and support centers.
• Participate in annual risk assessment and center monitoring plans.
• Review and process reimbursements for accuracy, compliance, and allowability of costs.
• Monitor local center financial contacts and updates.
• Train new reimbursement preparers on CACTX processes.
• Process budget amendments ensuring allowability and grant guidance compliance.
• Recoup disallowed costs with Contract Specialists and communicate requirements.
• Assist in developing/maintaining policies, procedures, and grant tools.
• Provide other contract/grant administration responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Mission focus

Agile mindset

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Office suite

Grant management systems

UGMS/TxGMS

Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)

Job description

Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas in Austin, TX seeks a Grants Administrator (Non-Profit Grant Administration) to manage state and federal passthrough funding, review center applications, and prepare grant reporting. Under the Contract Administration Manager, you’ll ensure compliance, assist local centers, and deliver quality customer service.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in grant/contract administration, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with grant