Associate Director

Summary

Hillel International is seeking an experienced Associate Director for Grants to strategically utilize resources for grant programs, positively impact campus life, and work closely with the Grants Team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in grant-making and at least 6 years of work experience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of work experience
• At least 2 years experience in grant-making
• Experience using a Grants Management System; Fluxx is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture as well as the details
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and someone who thrives as a team member
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and adapt quickly

Responsibilities

• Strategize on how to design our grant programs to have the most impact
• Draft grant applications to ask the right questions and collect the best information for informed decision-making
• Develop reporting requirements to ensure proper measurement of grant goals
• Evaluate the success of grants and write narrative reports on grant impact
• Assist in managing the grant-making process from application to conclusion, including grant evaluation
• Support the consolidation and centralization of all our grant programs
• Input and maintain information in Fluxx, as well as on tracking documents
• Collaborate with the Director of Grants Management and the VP for Measurement & Grants to provide visibility and timely updates to senior leadership
• Manage a portfolio of grants by meeting regularly with program leads to ensure projects are progressing
• Track grant program budgets accurately in Fluxx and ensure they are not exceeded
• Collaborate with program teams to create timelines and plans for taking programs from inception to reports and payments
• Collaborate with grant program leads to ensure effective and efficient administration of program grants
• Partner with field professionals to analyze and implement new processes based on identified needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $75,000-95,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities