Grants Assistant: Albany

Peak Performers is seeking a motivated Grants Assistant to j oin the Central Office Grants Team. The Grants Assistant will work directly under the Assistant Director of Contracts and assist the unit in all aspects of grant procurement.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities.
• Weekly payments through direct deposit.
• In business since 1994 with thousands of successful job placements.

• Assist the Associate Director in increasing productivity and efficiency in the unit by taking the lead in streamlining operations, increasing efficiency of unit workflow, and developing a more structured system for managing grant contract files.
• Assist in development, review, and organization of various solicitations, contracts, and grants, including tracking/monitoring throughout the process and performing administrative review of proposals.
• Assist with proposal evaluation, including coordination of evaluators, evaluation documentation, and document processing in SFS.
• Assist in maintaining spreadsheets and files, taking meeting notes, monitoring several email boxes, and communicating with bidders and grantees regarding solicitations and contract requirements.
• Perform a wide variety of activities associated with contractual and administrative services.
• Perform legal and legislative research.
• Assist with and coordinate special projects as assigned.

• At minimum an Associates degree , Ba chelors degree ( preferred ).
• Employment history of at least 2 years (office experience preferred).
• Ability to read, understand and interpret laws, legal documents (contracts), and other complex written material.

• Rate: $ 27. 00 per hour
• Length of Engagement: ASAP
  - August 9, 2027
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am- 5pm
• Location:
  
  Albany, NY 12208 Onsite

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities.
• Weekly payments through direct deposit.
• In business since 1994 with thousands of successful job placements.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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