Grants Management & Systems Associate, Impact Operations

United Way of Greater Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Job summary

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is seeking an Associate, Grants Management & Systems to support day-to-day grant administration and data workflows. From Foundant to reporting, you will ensure accurate records and timely deliverables while partnering with program staff and funders.

Responsibilities include system configuration, user support, and coordinating public funding processes, with a collaborative team focused on community impact and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, business, information systems, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of grant administration or related experience.
• Experience with a grant management system or CRM to maintain records and run reports.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data validation.
• Experience coordinating with multiple contributors and meeting deadlines.
• Customer service, technical assistance, or user support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support grantmaking processes from setup through closeout following procedures and timelines.
• Maintain accurate grant and partner records, track deadlines and approvals.
• Develop expertise in Foundant, including configuration, data maintenance, and reporting.
• Provide plain-language training and support to applicants and staff.
• Prepare recurring reports and operational deliverables for internal teams and funders.
• Coordinate timelines and deliverables for the City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund.
• Collaborate with Finance, Impact Operations, and other teams to ensure timely grantmaking.
• Follow grant-management standards and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Grant administration

Data management

Customer service

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Foundant

CRM systems

Job description

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is seeking an Associate, Grants Management & Systems to support day-to-day grant administration and data workflows. From Foundant to reporting, you will ensure accurate records and timely deliverables while partnering with program staff and funders.

Responsibilities include system configuration, user support, and coordinating public funding processes, with a collaborative team focused on community impact and compliance.