The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and growing trees locally and globally. We are seeking a talented administrator to advance grant seeking efforts across the Arboretum. A successful candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, customer service-minded, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. You'll be part of a great team working together to make the Arboretum exceptional.
Position Summary:Manage the Arboretum's public funding grants program by identifying sources, managing internal processes, and editing grants and reports to grow the Arboretum's grants portfolio. Responsible for providing specialized assistance regarding pre- and post-award administration and coordination of grant proposals, subawards, subcontracts, awards, and reports. As part of an interdepartmental grants team, work closely with colleagues who write and submit grants on behalf of their work at the Arboretum, through processes and ensure Arboretum compliance.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related field required. 3+ years related experience required. Demonstratedexpertise of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity required. Effective team and cross-functional workgroup management experience required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, and proficiency with Google applications is beneficial. Experience using database systems and project management software strongly preferred.
Success Factors:Understanding of federal government grant portals best practices and functionality. Willingness to continually learn about Arboretum programs with a drive to match projects with new funding opportunities. Highly organized. Ability to manage multiple projects. Customer service oriented with effective communication skills with internal customers and vendors. Ability to handle confidential records with discretion is essential.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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The Morton Arboretum is a champion for diversity, supporting a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success. The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. To increase diversity in professions related to the public garden realm, we encourage applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to complying with our obligations as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment.