Grants Administrator
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Little Canada, MN, United States
Since 1971, Think Small® has been dedicated to raising the standard of care for Minnesota’s children. Founded in Saint Paul by community volunteers concerned about the lack of accessible early childhood care and education, Think Small has grown into a full‑service agency supporting families and early childhood professionals. Our mission is to advance quality care and education of children in their early years to ensure school success. Think Small offers professional development, consultation, technical assistance, parent education, and childcare referral services in the Minneapolis‑St. Paul metropolitan area and beyond. Redleaf Press, our publishing division, is a recognized leader in early childhood education resources.
Summary/Purpose
This position coordinates and implements early childhood grants and is responsible for monitoring and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Review, process, award applicants
Process reimbursement requests
Communicate, respond to inquiries, and follow up with educators, programs, and stakeholders to provide support and resolve documentation issues
Manage order returns/exchanges as needed
Monitor compliance with program policies, rules and procedures
Maintain database and files of participating early childhood programs
Collaborate with marketing to implement marketing plans and outreach efforts
Recruit Regional Advisory Grant Committee members
Plan, coordinate and conduct informational sessions
Timely, engaged participation in meetings
Prepare reports as required
Provide cross-coverage and support to team members as needed, including during high-volume periods and staff absences
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood family education, family support, human services or a related field and one year experience
OR Associate’s degree in child development, early childhood family education, family support, human services or a related field; CDA and two years’ experience
Childcare experience will be considered as well.
Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with consistent follow-through
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy in processing applications, reimbursements, and documentation
Ability to work well independently as well as with a team
Experience with database management
Licenses and Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance for metro‑area travel
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
Occasional travel outside of the 7‑county metro (e.g., St. Cloud)
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
This position is mostly sedentary with occasional demands to walk and stand
There are occasional requirements to lift up to 20 pounds
There is frequent keyboarding, computer use and communicating via phone, email, and in person
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Summary/Purpose
This position coordinates and implements early childhood grants and is responsible for monitoring and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Review, process, award applicants
Process reimbursement requests
Communicate, respond to inquiries, and follow up with educators, programs, and stakeholders to provide support and resolve documentation issues
Manage order returns/exchanges as needed
Monitor compliance with program policies, rules and procedures
Maintain database and files of participating early childhood programs
Collaborate with marketing to implement marketing plans and outreach efforts
Recruit Regional Advisory Grant Committee members
Plan, coordinate and conduct informational sessions
Timely, engaged participation in meetings
Prepare reports as required
Provide cross-coverage and support to team members as needed, including during high-volume periods and staff absences
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood family education, family support, human services or a related field and one year experience
OR Associate’s degree in child development, early childhood family education, family support, human services or a related field; CDA and two years’ experience
Childcare experience will be considered as well.
Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with consistent follow-through
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy in processing applications, reimbursements, and documentation
Ability to work well independently as well as with a team
Experience with database management
Licenses and Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance for metro‑area travel
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
Occasional travel outside of the 7‑county metro (e.g., St. Cloud)
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
This position is mostly sedentary with occasional demands to walk and stand
There are occasional requirements to lift up to 20 pounds
There is frequent keyboarding, computer use and communicating via phone, email, and in person
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