Remote Senior Grants & Compliance Lead

American Heart Association; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Telemedicine

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Mentoring Program

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Senior Grant Administrator for the Voices for Healthy Kids team. This role coordinates strategic operational execution of a multi-million-dollar grant-funded department and liaises across program strategy, finance, compliance, and operations.

Hybrid/work-from-home options may apply; leadership and cross-functional collaboration are key. You will monitor budgets, prepare reports, support grant deliverables, and optimize systems with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of meaningful experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrates grant requirements into the program and monitors processes.
• Develops and maintains internal records and systems to support program management.
• Monitors budgets and spending, collaborates with financial management staff; responsible for all budget reporting, including forecasting and reporting on variances.
• Provides relevant analysis as needed.
• Coordinates program budget development and facilitation in collaboration with Mission Advancement, the Office of Funded Programs, and leadership teams.
• Ensures alignment with funder expectations and internal controls.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures, analyze financial activity, and provide variance reporting, forecasting, and reconciliation guidance.
• Supports fiscal integrity and alignment with grant objectives.
• Coordinates work with key internal stakeholders within and across staff functions.
• Ensures activities function within the parameters of the American Heart Association policy.
• Develop and maintain internal systems, controls, and documentation to support audit readiness and effective program management.
• Act as the Voices technology coordinator, partnering with Business Technologies to optimize systems and tools supporting grantmaking and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and grantees.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives and project teams requiring coordination, analysis, and change management.
• Contributes to operational planning for grant-making efforts through innovation and system enhancements that improve transparency, reduce burden, and strengthen overall grant-making effectiveness.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to team members and cross-functional partners; may serve in a team lead or player/coach capacity.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Budgeting

CRM Management

Collaboration

Contract Management

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Fundraising

Grant Compliance

Grant Management

Grant Management Software

Grant Research

Grant Writing

Honesty And Integrity

Interpersonal Relationships

Non-Profit Reporting

Problem Solving

Project Management

Request For Proposal (RFP)

Scheduling

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a Senior Grant Administrator for the Voices for Healthy Kids team. This role coordinates strategic operational execution of a multi-million-dollar grant-funded department and liaises across program strategy, finance, compliance, and operations.

Hybrid/work-from-home options may apply; leadership and cross-functional collaboration are key. You will monitor budgets, prepare reports, support grant deliverables, and optimize systems with cross-functional