Grant Analyst

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and diligent Grant Analyst to support public and governmental grant activity for a higher education institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Long-term contract Grant Analyst position will oversee both proposal development and post-award administration, helping ensure submissions, reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities are completed accurately and on schedule. The ideal Grant Analyst candidate brings strong grant writing, financial coordination, and stakeholder communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a university environment. If this sounds like you, then play a vital role and become an integral part of the team by clicking the apply button today! If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215-568-4580 and mention JO#03720-0013478721.

As a Grant Analyst your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the preparation and submission of grant applications to public agencies and government funders, coordinating narratives, supporting materials, and required documentation.

• Guide pre-award activities by reviewing funding opportunities, creating concise internal summaries, and organizing proposal development from planning through final submission.

• Administer post-award grant operations, including compiling quarterly and annual reports, tracking deliverables, and supporting teams with ongoing reporting needs.

• Partner with finance and program staff to monitor grant budgets, review spending activity, and help maintain alignment with approved funding terms.

• Ensure awarded projects follow applicable regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies by monitoring compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

• Prepare and support the execution of grant-related documents such as agreements, contracts, subcontracts, amendments, and partner documentation for funded initiatives.

• Track expenditures for assigned projects, identify implementation issues that may affect performance, and coordinate communications with funders when approvals or adjustments are needed.

• Act as a point of contact for project directors, financial managers, funders, and external partners by providing guidance on grant procedures, deadlines, and sponsor expectations.

• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar that captures reporting milestones, compliance dates, and upcoming submission deadlines for future opportunities.

The ideal Grant Analyst candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, grants administration, or related work with corporations, foundations, or other institutional funders.

• Proven ability to build productive relationships with funding organizations and support successful funding outcomes.

• Experience producing clear, accurate, and thorough written reports, summaries, and presentation materials.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience using donor or grants management databases, such as Raiser’s Edge or a comparable platform.

• Familiarity with budgeting, financial tracking, and compliance reporting within sponsored projects.

• Exposure to tools or systems related to accounting, CRM platforms, reporting, or financial operations is preferred.

If this sounds like you, then play a vital role and become an integral part of the team by clicking the apply button today! If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215-568-4580 and mention JO#03720-0013478721.