Director-Grants Administration and Programs

About the Role

The Director - Grants Administration and Programs provides ministry-wide leadership for all post-award grant functions for private and government funding, including compliance, financial reporting, documentation, and funder stewardship. This role develops and manages strategic dashboards and reporting tools to enhance transparency, track progress, and inform executive decision-making. The Director serves as the primary liaison to finance and legal departments on grant-related matters, initiates and cultivates corporate grant funder relationships, and leads special strategic projects that support ministry-wide goals. The role also supervises the Corporate and Sponsored Program Manager and ensures strong alignment between program needs, compliance standards, and funder expectations.

This is a remote position with a preference to live in a Mercy Community.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all post-award grant functions, including compliance, financial reporting, documentation, and funder stewardship.
• Develop and manage strategic dashboards and reporting tools to enhance transparency and track progress.
• Serve as the primary liaison to finance and legal departments on grant-related matters.
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with corporate grant funders.
• Lead special strategic projects supporting ministry-wide goals.
• Supervise the Corporate and Sponsored Program Manager.
• Ensure alignment between program needs, compliance standards, and funder expectations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in grants administration, finance, compliance, or related fields.
• Strong analytical abilities with demonstrated skill in reporting, data visualization, and financial interpretation.
• Experience collaborating with finance, government relations, and legal teams on contracts, budgets, or compliance matters.
• Effective coaching, motivating, and developing team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to drive results.
• Knowledge of grant regulations, nonprofit operations, and post-award processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, research, or multi-site nonprofit environment.
• Familiarity with grant management systems and CRM platforms.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with research and government funding.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.