Associate, Grants Administration

The Associate, Grants Administration will support Smile Train's grantmaking operations, systems, and data, ensuring the quality and timeliness of program funding management across the full grantmaking lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years relevant experience in grants management, administrative, or related role
• Experience with Salesforce, foundationConnect, and/or Salesforce Grantmaking
• Tech savvy and a quick learner with new software systems
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Basic understanding of best practices and regulations for US-based grant making organizations
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
• Superb written and verbal communication skills; excellent cross-cultural communication skills and sensitivity to other cultural values, norms, and customs
• Ability to develop and follow clear processes, and to be able to explain them to teammates when needed
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and acclimate to evolving priorities; demonstrated experience handling multiple assignments simultaneously
• Flexibility and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team
• Passion for grants management administration and interest in Smile Train’s work and vision

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance