Grant Support Specialist Job Columbus area,Ohio USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Jewish Family Services helps individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency and emotional stability. Supporting the Central Ohio Community since 1908, Jewish Family Services helps people find good jobs and companies find the right talent; supports seniors and caregivers in navigating the challenges of aging; connects people to community resources; empowers family self-sufficiency through financial counseling; and provides opportunities for volunteers to give back.

We welcome individuals of all faiths, races, ages, economic circumstances, sexual orientation, and gender identities. Our dedicated and talented staff reflects the diverse communities we serve. Jewish Family Services has been recently recognized as a top workplace in Central Ohio for innovating through technology, championing community impact and a Best Place to Work awardee.

Grants Support Specialist

The Grants Support Specialist provides administrative, compliance, financial, and reporting support for the organization’s grant-funded programs. Sitting at the intersection of finance and the business office, this role reports to the Senior Director of Accounting and will build alignment with resource development. The Specialist manages post-award tracking, philanthropic grant reporting deadlines, and routine financial funder communications. The ideal candidate ensures grants are administered effectively, compliant with funder requirements, and backed by sound non-profit accounting and development practices.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) position; pay is commensurate with experience in a range of $26.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Responsibilities &

Job Duties

Grant Administration, Compliance & Post-Award Reporting
Maintain the master schedule of external grant deliverables, with primary responsibility for tracking and managing philanthropic grant reporting deadlines.
Produce and submit periodic reports to external stakeholders, funders, and foundation partners.
Assign reporting tasks to appropriate staff, compile supporting financial documentation, and ensure timely submissions.
Assist in the development and updating of grants management policies and procedures.
Assist with program and organizational audits as needed by organizing grant-related records, single audit documentation, and financial files.
Grant Lifecycle & Cross-Department Support
Acts as a liaison to the resource development department to align post-award financial tracking with overall fundraising strategy, as directed by the Senior Director of Accounting.
Work with program staff to gather data required for grant reporting and ensure departments understand reporting deadlines.
Coordinate with accounting personnel to track grant expenditures, line-item budgets, and financial reporting.
Database & Data Management
Update grant tracking systems and spreadsheets to ensure information remains current, accurate, and accessible.
Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems consistent with organizational record retention policies.
Financial Funder & Administrative Support
Serve as the accounting point of contact for financial communications with funders, including submitting approved invoices, financial reports, and payment documentation.
Prepare meeting materials, routine financial correspondence, and post-award documentation.
Maintain confidentiality of financial, donor, and organizational information.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Accounting.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of non-profit budgeting and accounting practices, processes, and procedures, including experience with private foundations and government grant…