We are looking for a Grant Analyst to support a growing grantmaking portfolio for a foundation-based organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can independently manage grant administration, contract oversight, and compliance activities in a remote work setting. The role will provide key coverage during a planned leave period while also helping sustain grant operations as volume continues to expand.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver interim coverage for grant operations and share process knowledge with staff during a planned leave period.
- Draft, review, and administer grant agreements tailored to the structure, terms, and obligations of each award.
- Maintain accurate grant records in Fluxx or a comparable grants management platform, ensuring timely setup and ongoing updates.
- Track compliance milestones, reporting obligations, and supporting documentation across the full lifecycle of each grant.
- Administer grants from the funder perspective, coordinating agreements and follow-up activities for external recipient organizations.
- Support portfolio growth by managing contract updates, monitoring active grants, and helping keep processes organized as volume increases.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to address reporting needs, documentation requests, and grant modifications as they arise.
- Proven experience in grant administration, grants management, or a closely related function.
- Background working within a private foundation, community foundation, or other grantmaking organization.
- Strong ability to interpret contract terms and manage agreement documentation with accuracy.
- Knowledge of grant compliance standards, governance expectations, and reporting practices.
- Hands-on experience with grant management systems; Fluxx experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Availability for a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, with potential for increased hours during key coverage periods.