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The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

As a Grants Administrator, you’ll support grant activity across all portfolios of the Gilbert Family Foundation (GFF) at the administrative level. You’ll be responsible for supporting peak efficiency and accuracy in grantmaking, tax, accounting, and legal processes. This role requires strong attention to detail in a support role for tasks such as grant development and execution, financial review, progress report review, and payment approval and processing. You’ll also support the Operations Manager with administrative tasks related to the maintenance of the grant management database.

About the role

• Triage all inquiries to the Foundation and make recommendations for disposition to team leaders or Executive Director as needed
• Process payments related to grants, sponsorships and vendors
• Review grant applications and progress reports for compliance with IRS regulations for grants and programs; make recommendations to the Grants Managers including conducting review of the Form 990 and audited financial statements
• Raise concerns with grant application review, progress reporting review, and tracking toward milestones as it pertains to compliance, metrics, and performance to the Grants Manager
• Provide professional customer service and technical support to ensure our partners’ experience is exceptional
• Support optimal performance of Salesforce systems by conducting routine review of data integrity
• Support the regular documentation review of business and technology processes and requirements as needed
• Perform data updates using Data Loader or other applications
• Maintain knowledge of the platform’s new tools, capabilities, and updates to best inform grants administration processes
• Continuously evaluate grants tools including the grants management database, grant agreement templates, grant reporting templates, etc. for efficiencies and improvements
• Pursue additional training in grant management requirements and regulations, as needed
• Support the participatory budgeting process, initiate transfers between initiatives, and support data updates regarding reporting for the board and leadership as requested
• Work with the accounting and finance team to regularly reconcile the accounts payable system with the grants management system and maintain monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual reports
• Work with the marketing and communications team to ensure adherence to budget and process
• Maintain consistent data tracking and reporting structures across all pillars of the Foundation
• Demonstrate proficiency in the skills required for the role of program and grants management with a deep understanding of core competencies: scope, schedule, communication, risk and issue management, and compliance
• Support the grants managers by creating reports necessary to carry out the functions of the team

About you

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or foundation/non-profit management or equivalent work experience
• Experience in a grants administration role or equivalent
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar grants management software
• Ability to analyze grant reporting including financial reports and Form 990
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization, including executive leadership
• Ability to understand and respond to the client and partner needs in rapidly changing business environments

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a grants administration role
• Salesforce Administration Certificate

What you’ll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

Whether it is investing capital to create additional jobs, bringing new life to a building or activating a public space, our philosophy is simple: effect positive change in Detroit and the communities we call home. Rock is a For-More-Than-Profit organization located in the heart of Detroit. Our mission is to strategically vet and pursue opportunities, align interests and provide key services across the affiliated companies, comprising founder and chairman Dan Gilbert's Rock Family of Companies. As a For-More-Than-Profit organization we believe in doing well by doing good. When it comes to doing well by our team members and the communities we operate in, the question is never “are we doing enough?” The question should always be, “what more can we do?” Our organization seeks to attract diverse talent; engage, develop and retain team members; better engage with the community on issues of race, police brutality, equity and inclusion; and share our commitment so that we can drive the conversation forward.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.