Director – Grants Administration and Programs

Mercy

Director of Grants Administration providing leadership for all grant functions at Mercy. Overseeing compliance, financial reporting, and cultivating grant funder relationships while managing strategic projects.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grants administration, financial interpretation, and compliance within nonprofit operations, while effectively leading teams and managing strategic projects to achieve organizational goals.

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Grants AdministrationData VisualizationFinancial InterpretationTeam LeadershipGrant Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Grants AdministrationFinancial InterpretationData VisualizationReportingCompliancePost-Award ProcessesGrant RegulationsBudget ManagementContract ManagementNonprofit Operations

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesAttention to DetailCoachingMotivatingDeveloping Team Members

Tools & Technologies

Grant Management SystemsCRM Platforms

Industry Keywords

HealthcareResearchMulti-Site NonprofitCorporate Grant FundersGovernment Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides ministry-wide leadership for all post award grant functions for private and government funding
Develops and manages strategic dashboards and reporting tools
Serves as the primary liaison to finance and legal departments on grant-related matters
Initiates and cultivates corporate grant funder relationships
Leads special strategic projects that support ministry-wide goals
Supervises the Corporate and Sponsored Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in grants administration, finance, compliance, or related fields.
Strong analytical abilities with demonstrated skill in reporting, data visualization, and financial interpretation.
Experience collaborating with finance, government relations, and legal teams on contracts, budgets, or compliance matters.
Effective coaching, motivating, and developing team members.
Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to drive results.
Knowledge of grant regulations, nonprofit operations, and post-award processes.
Experience in a healthcare, research, or multi-site nonprofit environment.
Familiarity with grant management systems and CRM platforms.
Supervisory or team leadership experience.
Familiarity with research and government funding.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
tuition support
matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period