Grants Associate

World Education Services

Grants Associate coordinating critical grant administration and managing data related to WES’ grantmaking. Supporting special projects and collaborating with various stakeholders in a remote environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,000 - $59,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate critical grant administration activities
Manage and analyze data related to WES’ grantmaking
Support special projects through all stages of WES’ grantmaking cycle operations
Track funding initiatives and grants in the pipeline
Structure funding application and review processes in Salesforce-based grants management system
Manage award and payment processes within WES and with funding recipients
Ensure accurate maintenance of grant records and donations documentation
Recommend improvements to tools and resources for grants administration
Develop and manage surveys to gather demographic, impact, and other data from grantee partners and funding applicants

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field
2+ years of relevant professional experience coordinating administrative activities.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong data management skills coupled with analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Techy savvy and comfortable using new applications and programs; ability to gain a strong command of new systems.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to deliver high-quality, accurate work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Professional experience in philanthropy, grants management, immigration, refugee resettlement, and/or social sectors strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time-off policies
Comprehensive wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Employee-centric environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisGrant CoordinationSurvey DevelopmentFunding Application StructuringRecord Maintenance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking