Grants Coordinator - Health Philanthropy & Proposal Support

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, New Jersey, is the nation's largest philanthropy focused on health. RWJF seeks a grants assistant to support proposal intake, data entry, and coordination across the Office of Proposal Management.

Responsibilities include processing proposals, maintaining databases, providing front-line information to the public, and supporting staff with program contracts. A commitment to RWJF’s mission and guiding principles is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of related experience; grant experience a plus.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle proposal intake in PIMS (in-house system).
• Entry of coding information and document verification.
• Triage unsolicited proposals for funding consideration.
• Prepare turndowns for proposals not funded.
• Create/maintain standard operating procedures for proposal management.
• Calendar management and travel support for President’s staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Dropbox

Google Docs

Job description

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, New Jersey, is the nation's largest philanthropy focused on health. RWJF seeks a grants assistant to support proposal intake, data entry, and coordination across the Office of Proposal Management.

Responsibilities include processing proposals, maintaining databases, providing front-line information to the public, and supporting staff with program contracts. A commitment to RWJF’s mission and guiding principles is essential.