Grant Allocation Specialist

Robert Half is seeking a part-time Grant Allocation Specialist for a short-term contract assignment to support critical grant-funded initiatives and cost allocation projects. This role will focus on evaluating and improving grant allocation processes, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring key grant-related projects remain on track through completion.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project coordination, financial analysis, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to navigate complex situations professionally and objectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate grant allocation and cost allocation projects.
• Partner with an external accounting firm to evaluate and establish an effective cost allocation model.
• Assess current grant funding structures and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Work closely with staff and stakeholders to gather information, clarify requirements, and move projects forward.
• Monitor grant-related activities and ensure critical initiatives and deliverables remain on schedule.
• Support planning efforts related to grant-funded events, activities, staffing needs, and administrative functions.
• Track project timelines, action items, risks, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare and communicate project status updates to key stakeholders.
• Facilitate onsite meetings and discussions with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain a neutral, professional approach while managing differing priorities, perspectives, and stakeholder interests.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Experience with grant administration, cost allocation, budgeting, accounting, or project management.
• Strong understanding of funding allocation, or grant compliance principles.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with government entities, municipalities, nonprofits, or grant-funded programs is highly preferred.

Compensation

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