Profession grants administrator

Grants administrators handle the pass-through track of grants, often given out by the government to the grant recipient. They prepare the paperwork such as the grant applications and give out the grants. They are also responsible to make sure that the grant recipient spends the money correctly according to the terms laid out.

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Personality Type

  • Conventional / Enterprising

Knowledge

  • Financial management

    The field of finance that concerns the practical process analysis and tools for designating financial resources. It encompasses the structure of businesses, the investment sources, and the value increase of corporations due to managerial decision-making.

Skills

  • Give out grants

    Handle grants given out by an organisation, company or the government. Give the appropriate grants to the grant recipient while instructing him or her about the process and responsibilities linked to it.

  • Manage grant applications

    Process and prepare grant requests by reviewing budgets, keeping track of grants distributed or obtaining the right documents.

  • Follow up the issued grants

    Manage data and payments after the grants has been given out such as making sure that the grant recipient spends the money according to the terms laid out, verifying payment records or reviewing invoices.

  • Help grant recipient

    Inform the receiver of the grant how to apply for grants.

  • Complete administration

    Manage the terms of the grant, the follow-up procedures and recording dates and payments.

  • Instruct grant recipient

    Educate the receiver of the grant about the procedure and the responsibilities which come with getting a grant.

  • Grant concessions

    Grant rights, land or property from governments to private entities, in compliance with regulations, and ensuring the necessary documentation is filed and processed

Optional knowledge and skills

write work-related reports mathematics manage database think analytically comply with legal regulations check official documents use communication techniques keep task records budgetary principles use different communication channels use microsoft office manage budgets train employees respond to enquiries conduct research interview study topics ensure proper document management

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