Grants Coordinator

Job Title: Grants Coordinator
Position Summary: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its Grants Coordinator positions. These positions play a pivotal role in supporting the core functions of grantmaking and grants administration as part of the Research Operations department. With a unique perspective across the organization, the department works closely with program teams and partners with finance, technology, and other departments to facilitate grantmaking and manage projects and programs in alignment with the Foundation's mission.
These roles collaborate with the Research team to provide essential support throughout the entire grantmaking process, ensuring efficient administrative assistance at each stage. Additionally, these roles offer technical guidance and customer service to prospective applicants, current grantees, and the broader research community.
The Foundation is hiring two Grants Coordinators to join the team. These are hybrid-flex positions that will require in-person attendance on a semi-regular basis at MJFF's office in New York City.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Grants Administration:

• Support pre-award grantmaking during the application and proposal development process where required
• Provide meticulous administrative review of submitted proposals to ensure they conform with program requirements
• Assist program staff with the collection of required confidentiality agreement and manage confidential information with discretion
• Communicate with prospective applicants regarding application guidelines, grantmaking policies and provide technical assistance where needed to meaningfully participate in the Foundation's offerings
• Accurately and efficiently create and/or update application records
• Support post-award lifecycle during the funding and/or active project management stages by assisting program staff with award contract execution
• Review and track grant payments and refunds, troubleshoot payment issues, enter payment confirmations, and connect with grantees to request grant/payment documentation and/or to confirm payment details

General:

• Support efforts to train other team members on grant-related processes and procedures
• Support team initiatives and special projects as needed/required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of administrative functions, grant management, or non-profit operations
• Keen eye for detail and an interest in creating efficiencies
• Ability and interest in learning new systems, excited about using technology as a tool to streamline processes
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Action-oriented, solutions-focused, and proven team-advocate
• Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. MJFF provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position's needs will be contacted.
About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus-thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.
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Vaccination Statement
At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a priority. MJFF has made the decision to require all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated by date of hire and proof of vaccine is required. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, because of medical or religious reasons, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration.
Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.