Associate Grants Administrator

$58,000 - $62,000/Yr

American Heart Association - Jersey City, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Jersey City, NJ

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Associate Grants Administrator at the American Heart Association plays a crucial role in supporting the equitable grant-making strategy and data management for the Voices for Healthy Kids initiative. This position involves implementing grant-making strategies, collaborating with teams on compliance documentation, and maintaining programmatic data to ensure effective evaluation and reporting. The role is designed for individuals who are passionate about health equity and are committed to advancing community health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement grant-making strategy in the online grant management system (Fluxx).
• Collaborate with the consultation team to streamline the submission process for progress reports and compliance documentation.
• Conduct analysis of grant-making and generate materials to present data related to goals and strategies.
• Produce training and documentation focused on grant-making to enable effective utilization of the grants management system.
• Ensure the evaluation plan is implemented and data collection is maintained and analyzed.
• Analyze programmatic data for reporting and decision-making purposes.
• Maintain the CRM and assist in training the team on its use.
• Conduct systems and process improvement audits to assess quality standards and identify areas for enhancement.
• Maintain and update data systems that track progress towards deliverables and goals.
• Prepare summaries of successes and highlights towards goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of experience in project management or related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with CRM/databases
• Interest in social determinants of health and health equity

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in grant-making capacity and grant management systems (Fluxx)
• Ability to create clear documentation and training materials
• Customer service experience

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off