Proposal Administrator
Job Description
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky, Inc. (LCFS) is a non-profit, 501(c)3social service organization founded in 1883 that offers both residential and community-based services to families and children. To learn more about LCFS and what we do please visit our website lutheranfamily.org.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Summary: The Grant and Contract Administrator is responsible for all Proposal Development/Grant Writing needs. Also, this person will be in charge of pre- and post- award management. The person in this position will research, write, and apply for grants and government contracts, as well as create grant/contract specific budgets, coordinate and file reports (including financials) on grants/contracts, and maintain the organization’s active status for grants/contracts.
Primary Functions:
1) Research external funding sources, i.e., federal, state, and local government contracts for program funding, as well as private program funding from foundations, corporations, endowments, and similar organizations
2) Create, develop, assemble, and write new and renewal grant & government contract proposals to support current and future programs and services
· Collaborate with the Director of Operations and determine existing and new Program needs
· Compose proposals in their entirety, including preparing grant budgets and justifications based on program aims.
· Follow up on proposals sent and received
· Prepare & compile all components of each grant submission & ensure that the proposal/ grant is formatted, organized & submitted in accordance with granting agency requirements.
3) Initiate, write, and publish the submission of financial and program reports to funders
· Create & maintain a master calendar to track deadlines
· Communicate & track metrics for ongoing compliance required
· Retrieve spending details and create financial reports necessary
· Write & submit reports and special reports/analyses to funders prior to due dates
4) Create and submit billings to draw down contracts
· Obtain required materials needed for contract billings
· Fulfill all conditions required by funder
· Track & report usage and remaining amounts
· Provide billings to accounting department for financial reporting
5) Provide administrative and progress reports to management and development department
· Track all proposals written (accepted and denied) & keep detailed records
6) File all grantor materials electronically on LCFS’ networks
· Use eTapestry to keep grantor data accurate
· Electronic information should be kept in eTapestry & on the company network
· Grant paperwork should be filed neatly
7) Maintain all qualifications for government and private funders (sam.gov, UEI#, etc.)
8) Provide clerical & administrative support as needed
9) Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience:
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to work with diversified teams and personnel
· Verifiable experience in an income development position, prefer 2-5 years development experience with a strong background in grant writing, donor development and special events planning
· Accounting knowledge and skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
· Experienced in Microsoft SharePoint
· Demonstrated Track record in a front-line service-oriented position, involving extensive customer contact and relationship building
Qualifications:
Must possess the following characteristics:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field (i.e., Business, Accounting)
· Able to forge mutually respectful partnership with persons and families served to help clients gain skills and confidence
· Aptitude to quickly learn technical programmatic content and convey the information in clear and compelling writing
· Able to identify and focus on strengths of client/family
· Conviction about the capacity of persons to grow and change
· Able to work in a team setting
· Ability to establish clear priorities and able to work with minimal supervision
· Ability to respond professionally, courteous, and tactful when confronted with multiple deadlines, administrative staff, clients, etc.
Working Environment:
· Part-Time (Max of 29 hours) hourly position
· Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary
· Able to work independently with minimum supervision
The functions & tasks listed are not meant to be all encompassing or a complete list of duties, but rather a guide to go by. These are simply the main functions.
Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all LCFS employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 29 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Remote
Work Location: Remote
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