Not for Profit Grants Analyst  

Join The Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ) and become part of an energetic team of advocates that provides a wide-range of legal services. We are a 50 person nonprofit law office with three offices located throughout Western New York. It is our mission to use the legal system to help our clients live independently and with dignity   The Grants Analyst assists in preparation of the grant and contract budgets, analysis, and reports of expenditures. Provides administrative support to CFO, for grants and contracts awarded to CELJ.

General - Assists in the preparation of position-specific administrative procedures, completes miscellaneous duties as assigned, takes initiative to solve problems and offer solutions, able to interpret grants and contract-related transactions as it relates to CELJ policies, and governmental regulations, able to adapt to CELJ financial systems, exhibits effective communication and sound judgement.

In coordination with the CFO, assist with the monitoring and management of grant budgets, development of budget projections, carry over and re-budgeting of funding requests, and no-cost extension requests. Ongoing correspondence with grant managers. Provides assurances that all sponsor reporting requirements are met. Maintain a working knowledge of and assist in the interpretation of federal uniform guidance and CELJ policies and procedures. Maintains program files for awarded grants and contracts. Will monitor grant project start, renewal, and end dates to provide assurances of proper and current award documentation. Will maintain proposal files for grant and contract applications that have been submitted for funding but not awarded. Assist with monthly and year-end Close  Works closely with CFO to prepare timely and accurate entries. Pre-award duties include assisting with budget preparation, coordination of sub-contacts with collaborating institutions, and routing of grant and contract proposals for appropriate institutional signatures.

Prior experience with NY Grants Gateway, DUNS and Grants.Gov preferred. Travel may be required.

Qualifications Preferred Education Field of Study - Accounting / Business / Finance Prior knowledge of federal, foundation, industry, and corporate grants. Three to five years of direct/indirect experience in not for profit grants/contracts administration

Email cover letter and resume to Rachel Haseley, HR Manager, Rhaseley@elderjusticeny.org   No phone calls.  

CELJ is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employer recruits without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.