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Grants & Administration Manager at Private Foundation in Midtown (Hybrid)

  • New York, NY


Our client, a private foundation based in Midtown, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Grants & Administration Manager to join its dynamic team. The foundation supports organizations across different sectors, working closely with the board, and team. This is a hands-on role overseeing the grant lifecycle and key administrative functions, including board and staff scheduling, meeting coordination, grants management, and recordkeeping. The ideal candidate is proactive, meticulous, and comfortable managing detail-intensive processes while working closely with senior stakeholders in a small, collaborative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage staff and board scheduling, meeting preparation, materials, and minutes
  • Manage the full grant lifecycle in the database system
  • Maintain accurate grant and organizational records
  • Track key deadlines and follow-up items related to grants and administrative processes
  • Work closely with the Executive Director, Program Managers, board, and team on day-to-day coordination
  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative systems, processes, and workflows
  • Assist with additional administrative needs and special projects as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience managing / supporting administrative and detail-intensive processes
  • Exceptional organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through is a must!
  • Strong judgment and discretion
  • Experience working with databases; grants management system experience is a plus
  • Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to take ownership of processes from start to finish
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively 
  • Administrative or project management experience in financial services is a plus
  • Positive, flexible, and team-oriented
SALARY:
$95–$110K (DOE) + Discretionary Bonus Opportunity + Benefits

HOURS:
9:00am-5:00pm (with flexibility if needed) | In-office 3x/week





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