Grant Administration Assistant

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Feeding America
Chicago, Illinois

Position Description

To provide administrative support and project management to the Director of Grant Administration in managing grants administered by Feeding America.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support for all grant programs administered by Feeding America.
• Provide support for Director of Grant Administration as needed – assist with coordination of meetings, conference calls and communication.
• Produce mailings, award letters, declination letters, mass communication to grant applicants and grantees.
• Manage grants management databases for tracking grant applicants and grantees.
• Provide a high level of assistance to grant applicant inquiries.
• Work with grantee organizations in grant compliance and follow-up of grant requirements.
• Handle all tasks related to the grant application process and maintaining files.
• Manage intranet content (RFPs, grantee list, resource area, etc.);
• Undertake and assist with special projects as needed.
• Some minimal travel may be required.
• Provide relief for the Receptionist.

Application Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• 3 years experience in administrative support.
• Ability to multi-task with a strong sense of meeting deadlines and follow-up.
• Must exercise strong customer service and diplomacy skills.
• High degree of professionalism, flexibility and initiative.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access a plus.
• Committed to organizational mission of ending hunger.

Deadline

Open

How to Apply

Application Contact

Human Resources

35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2000

Chicago, IL  60601

jobopenings@feedingamerica.org

National Office Benefits

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