Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Director of Grants Administration and Programs to lead post-award grant functions and enhance transparency in funding management. This role involves strategic oversight, compliance, and collaboration with various departments to support the organization's goals.
Responsibilities
- Provides ministry-wide leadership for all post award grant functions for private and government funding, including compliance, financial reporting, documentation, and funder stewardship
- Develops and manages strategic dashboards and reporting tools to enhance transparency, track progress, and inform executive decision-making
- Serves as the primary liaison to finance and legal departments on grant-related matters
- Initiates and cultivates corporate grant funder relationships
- Leads special strategic projects that support ministry-wide goals
- Supervises the Corporate and Sponsored Program Manager
- Ensures strong alignment between program needs, compliance standards, and funder expectations
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in grants administration, finance, compliance, or related fields
- Strong analytical abilities with demonstrated skill in reporting, data visualization, and financial interpretation
- Experience collaborating with finance, government relations, and legal teams on contracts, budgets, or compliance matters
- Effective coaching, motivating, and developing team members
- Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to drive results
- Knowledge of grant regulations, nonprofit operations, and post-award processes
- Experience in a healthcare, research, or multi-site nonprofit environment
- Familiarity with grant management systems and CRM platforms
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Familiarity with research and government funding
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
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