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The Commit Partnership

Director, Grants

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

The Director of Grants is responsible for securing, stewarding, and growing a portfolio totaling at ... The Director works closely with the Managing Director and Senior Director of Philanthropic ...

SEEDS

Grants Manager

Traverse City, MI · On-site

$56K - $60K/yr

GRANTS MANAGER Summary Grants come in all shapes and sizes, and we apply for them all - from the ... This position will work closely with all Program Directors and Managers on the fulfillment of key ...

Imua Family Services

Grants Manager

Kahului, HI

Grants Manager The Grants Manager is primarily responsible for writing, developing, and reporting ... The Grant Manager will work with the agency program directors to ensure the proper collection of ...

KPMG

Director, Grants Management

Raleigh, NC · On-site

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Grants Management to join our Advisory Services practice. Responsibilities: * Provide technical advisory services for disaster recovery relief programs ...

Imua Family Services

Grants Manager

Kahului, HI · On-site

Grants Manager The Grants Manager is primarily responsible for writing, developing, and reporting ... The Grant Manager will work with the agency program directors to ensure the proper collection of ...

Imua Family Services

Grants Manager

Kahului, HI · On-site

Grants Manager The Grants Manager is primarily responsible for writing, developing, and reporting ... The Grant Manager will work with the agency program directors to ensure the proper collection of ...

Princeton University

Grants Manager

Princeton, NJ · On-site

This position will support the Senior Grants Managers and Assistant Director with all aspects of sponsored research grant, contract and financial administration. Responsibilities The Grants Manager ...

Commit Partnership

Director, Grants

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $139K/yr

The Director of Grants is responsible for securing, stewarding, and growing a portfolio totaling at ... The Director works closely with the Managing Director and Senior Director of Philanthropic ...

The Commit Partnership

Director, Grants

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

The Director of Grants is responsible for securing, stewarding, and growing a portfolio totaling at ... The Director works closely with the Managing Director and Senior Director of Philanthropic ...

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How much do director grants manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director grants manager in the United States is $76,020.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Grants Manager vs Grants Coordinator?

AspectDirector Grants ManagerGrants Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often advanced certifications in grants management or nonprofit administrationBachelor's degree, relevant experience in grants or nonprofit work
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership role overseeing grants programs, strategic planningSupport role handling grant applications, documentation, and reporting
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, educational institutionsNonprofits, community organizations, government offices

The Director Grants Manager typically holds a senior position with strategic oversight and leadership responsibilities, requiring advanced credentials. In contrast, the Grants Coordinator focuses on operational tasks like preparing grant proposals and managing documentation. Both roles are essential in the grants process but differ in scope, responsibility, and experience level.

What does a Director Grants Manager do?

A Director Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire grants process within an organization, including identifying funding opportunities, managing grant applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and reporting on grant outcomes. They often lead a team and coordinate with various departments to ensure that grant goals align with the organization’s mission and strategies. Additionally, they maintain relationships with funders, monitor budgets, and implement best practices for successful grant management.

What are some common challenges a Director Grants Manager faces when overseeing multiple grant programs simultaneously?

A Director Grants Manager often encounters challenges such as balancing competing deadlines, ensuring compliance with diverse funding requirements, and maintaining clear communication across multiple departments and external partners. They must adeptly prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and implement efficient tracking systems to manage a high volume of applications and reporting obligations. Successful Directors foster strong collaboration with program staff and finance teams to maximize funding impact and mitigate risks of non-compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director Grants Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Grants Manager, you need extensive experience in grant writing, financial management, compliance, and a relevant degree such as public administration or nonprofit management. Familiarity with grant management software, budget tracking systems, and federal or private funding portals is typically required. Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and interpersonal communication skills help foster collaboration across departments and with funders. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring effective grant acquisition, proper fund utilization, and organizational sustainability.
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Grants Administrator

Grants Administrator

Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Jacksonville, FL

Other

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Description
Under the general supervision of the Director - Grants Management, performs a variety of complex accounting, project tracking, reporting and funding contract development/review/administration for the grants to Finance, Systems Development, Capital, Construction, Short and Long Range Planning Departments. This position will serve as the secondary contact within grants management with external funding agencies, and will be the primary contact with internal team members for project management and award management oversight of grants. The Grants Administrator will work closely with the Capital Programming Department and Grants, project managers, funding agencies and their consultants from the start of a project through completion and closeout of grants.
Essential Function(s):
Contract Administration:
  • Works with projects and awards budgets in Oracle for project managers and senior management in Oracle, and prepares detailed project reconciliation as requested by managers
  • Moves funds within Oracle budgets as needed and as requested by management
  • Creates and maintains Excel spreadsheets for new projects, awards, contracts, monitoring payments, review contract conditions and obligations to ensure accurate payment, reconciling contract encumbrances with the Oracle database system
  • Monitor contract encumbrance for contracts, supplemental agreements, and change orders
  • Works to ensure Oracle projects and awards details are accurate and current
  • Assists with ensuring Federal, State and Local concurrence on required third party contracts and agreements
  • Interaction with Third Parties:
  • Serve as primary point of contact with project managers and works closely on a daily basis to assist them with their project budgets, requisition submissions, and provides project troubleshooting and resolution
  • Serve as primary contact and works closely with project managers to obtain quarterly or monthly grant performance reports and aids project managers in completing assignments in a timely manner
  • Responsible for being the secondary point of contact within Grants Management with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
  • Coordinates daily functions with the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants for grants management assignments inconjunction with the Oracle Financial System, project accounting and monitoring
  • Addresses JTA staff needs on issues related to grant funding, finance monitoring, encumbrances, supplemental agreements, budget revisions and change orders
  • Works closely with staff accountants, project managers, project planners, all other JTA departments to ensure accuracy and compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations
  • Facilitates, conducts and/or attends meetings with the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants and on behalf of the Director - Grants Management
  • Grant Accounting/Planning:
  • Assists with managing monthly, quarterly, and annual goal, metrics and objectives of the Grants Management Team and the Financial Services and Procurement Department
  • Coordinates with the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants and assists with Oracle systems application questions, including requisitions coding questions and requisition submission questions and works with user department staff and the Oracle IT help desk for resolution
  • Assist and provide grants training as requested to Planning and Grant Accounting personnel and other user departments to ensure proper tracking of grant planning projects
  • Review of Mass Transit, CTC, Skyway, and Ferry grant project encumbrances and expenditures in compliance with financial identification codes, in preparation for requisition or disbursement processing
  • Assists the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants with the reviews grant staff charges monthly to ensure grant eligibility
Grant Management:
  • Assist Director - Grants Management with specialized transportation grant projects which will include special tracking process and interface with senior managers on an ongoing process, including working closely with project managers
  • Assists the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants with closeouts of federal grants, budget preparation, budget revisions, budget amendments, monitoring and evaluation of grant documents to ensure contract time extensions are pursued to prevent funding loss
  • Assists the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants with tracking all grant projects through the entire grant life cycle from notice of award through close-out
Budgeting:
  • Assists Director - Grants Management with budget preparation, monitoring and evaluation for eligibility of grant capital and operating projects
  • Works with various Finance team members to setup and review new grant and local capital and operating projects and award budgets in Oracle
Reporting:
  • Prepares and submits quarterly reports to FTA and work closely with staff accountants, project managers and grantors to ensure accuracy and compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations
  • Assist in the preparation of a variety of grant and Oracle project related monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Completes special projects, ad hoc assignments, and other duties as assigned
Audit Assistance:
  • Assists the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants in preparation of documentation related to the year-end audit, as well as with all State and Federal desktop, pop-up and triennial audits
  • Assists the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants with the maintenance of the Grants Management Document system that is used for each audit year and includes all grant awards, budget revisions, contract extensions and scope changes
  • Serves as secondary audit interface for client prepared schedules and resolution of issues
  • Assist the Director - Grants Management with the FTA Triennial Audit Review process
Grant Submissions:
  • Prepare, apply for and submit applications to the FTA as a Developer on behalf of the Authority
  • Prepare and submit budget revisions to the FTA as a Developer on behalf of the Authority
  • Assist the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants with the final review for completeness, inclusion of budget and schedules, check list for required elements and integration of exhibits
  • Assist Director - Grants Management with producing a JTA summary chart of new grant submission and results and report to Department Directors and CEO at year-end or as requested
Financial Analysis:
  • Monitors grant project encumbrances and expenditures on a monthly basis
  • Analyze, research, investigate, and resolve grant project accounting variances
Asset Management Planning:
  • Assists the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants and the Fixed Asset Department on overseeing the annual fixed asset inventory to fulfill state requirements.
  • Assists the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants and the Fixed Asset Department on overseeing the Biennial fixed asset inventory to fulfill federal requirements
  • Assists Fixed Asset Department with all Oracle project issues and provides resolution
  • Works closely with the Assistant Manager - Capital Programming and Grants to coordinate asset management grant related issues between User Departments and the Procurement Department in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A minimum of an Associate Degree in business administration, public administration, city or regional planning, accounting, or related field and (3) three years of grant development and administration experience, including experience with public transportation grant requirements and processes or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Or
  • A Bachelor Degree in city or regional planning, accounting or a related field will substantiate the proper combinations of experience and education to meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Degree
Experience with public transportation grant requirements and processes within Federal Transit Administration grants.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Operating automated management and financial systems as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
  • Understanding accounting, grant, and industry concepts and directions and perform professional grant related functions
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with User department staff, management, outside agencies, community groups and the general public
  • Evaluating and analyzing technical grant activities
  • Preparing a variety of complex financial and administrative reports.
  • Planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines
  • Identifying and resolving general problems in a timely manner using sound judgment. Responding to general inquiries with clear and effective oral and written communication. Operating knowledge of FederalReporting.gov and Grants.gov.
  • Operating knowledge of other federal reporting systems. Substantial knowledge of the federal Circulars
  • Familiar with federal grant platforms including FederalReporting.gov and Grants.gov.
  • Familiar with other federal and state reporting systems as required such as the FTA Transportation Award Management System (TrAMS); the Federal Highway (FHWA) Local Agency Program (LAP) System and the FDOT Transportation System (TransCIP).
  • Acquire and demonstrate substantial knowledge of the requirements of 0MB Circulars A-87 (2 CFR Part 225), A-102 (2 CFR Part 215) and A-133.
  • Maintain a current understanding of federal enabling legislation for grant funding and implementation
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The Grants Administrator works within an office environment where the noise level is generally quiet. This role may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays depending on the circumstance(s).
Physical demands may include:
  • Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.
  • Performing repetitive motion.

Acknowledgements:
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are responsible for completing all mandatory training classes. Employees must also review and comply with all JTA/JTM policies, procedures, and directives. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.
Positions marked as 'Safety Sensitive' will be subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use and if any testing is positive, the application for employment will be rejected, or if hired, employment may be terminated. Positions marked as "COOP Essential" may be required to work whenever the Continuity of Operations Plan is activated.
Driver's License - The position description will specify whether a driver's license is required and the acceptable class of license. Unless an exception under Florida law exists, a nonresident must obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire. If a driver's license has a corrective lens restriction, the employee must wear corrective lenses when operating any vehicle for work purposes. Suspended or revoked licenses, work permits, and certain restricted licenses are not acceptable.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Employees who require a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify JTA in advance to allow sufficient time for JTA to provide the accommodation.

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