Senior Associate, DTD Grant Specialist

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

United Way of the Mid-South is a multi-million-dollar non-profit, public charitable foundation that mobilizes financial and human resources across 8 counties to meet critical needs and to help ensure that hundreds of thousands of Mid-Southerners can achieve their highest potential. We support high-performing nonprofit agencies that are on the front lines fighting to decrease poverty in our community. By joining United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS), you are uniting with a team that is moving the needle on poverty and making our community a place where everyone can thrive.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Associate, Grants Specialist supports the development of grant compliance processes and procedures. The Grants Specialist will ensure compliance with established internal control procedures for grants administration and grants management.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain grant record-keeping systems, budgets, procedures, and documentation to provide for efficient project and department operation. Coordinate grant communication efforts between UWMS internal and external stakeholders. Compile information into reports, graphs, tables, and other data presentation forms. Review, monitor, and analyze monthly financial transactions to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Develop, coordinate, and facilitate stakeholder training for grant compliance. Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. Assist with preparation for monthly budget meetings. Assist in reviewing grant applications and grant budgets.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, DTD GRANT SPECIALIST

Prepares accurate and timely financial reports on grants for internal management purposes. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and user guides.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, and projects efficiently and effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires the individual to be able to lift 25 pounds and to maneuver a mobile cart for supplies and materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The position may also require significant walking and capacity to climb stairs, and the ability to talk to and hear customers during events. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The job requires computer work and attention to detail. There may be additional physical requirements associated with off-site events.

WORKING CONDITIONS

United Way of the Mid-South is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions. United Way of the Mid-South will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. United Way of the Mid-South is committed to demonstrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and community. We value each individual's unique skills and contributions and believe in the power of collective leadership, accountability and unity. Flexible hours are required as job duties demand. Must have a valid Driver’s License, car insurance, and reliable transportation. Must have a personal cell phone to communicate outside of the office.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations. Relationship-oriented: Understands that people come before the process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement. Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact. Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Way Worldwide