Grant Program Coordinator, Avenue North

Christianacare

Christianacare

Operations
Newark, DE, USA · New Jersey, USA
Posted on May 1, 2025

Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently looking to hire a Full-Time Grant Program Coordinator to join our team at the Avenue North office.

This person will be responsible for all professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing, and responding to federal and private grant opportunities. The ideal candidate should possess excellent computer and business skills, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and also possess strong financial acumen.

This individual will report to and collaborate with the Grant Program Manager to support the following programs:

  • School Based Wellness Centers, (27 locations across New Castle County).

  • The Holloway Community Program that supports people living with HIV/AIDS, (located in Wilmington, DE and Georgetown, DE)

  • Two Juvenile Corrections facilities (Stevenson House in Milford, DE and The Ferris School in Wilmington, DE).​

  • Mobile Health Van

  • Hope Center...among other assigned Complex Care programs.

Work Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday: Day shift

  • No weekends/ or holidays

  • This is a 100% onsite position; potential for a hybrid schedule available but not guaranteed.

***Remote Work Opportunities: Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location.***

Key Responsibilities:

  • Researching new funding and business development opportunities on a local, state, and federal level.

  • Maintaining and building relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, and national level.

  • Oversees the planning and implementation of all Complex Primary Care Programs grants and contracts, assuring adherence to grant and contract requirements.

  • Acts on behalf of Christiana Care to review, accept, and manage complex awards that may involve non-standard terms, multiple investigators, multiple subawards, amendments.

  • Conducts financial reviews and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of expenses assuring compliance with line-item budgets for Christiana Care grants and contracts.

  • Participates in auditing activities including payroll and level of effort reporting process.

  • Staying informed of Request for Proposal (RFP) announcements for new potential expansion of Complex Primary Care Programs

  • Develops and maintains a master schedule of funding cycles, proposal submissions, and reporting deadlines.

  • Maintains a library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff diversity lists, etc.

  • Reviews budget justifications to verify they are correct and in compliance with guidelines

  • Reviews, revises, and submits prior approval requests as required by funders.

  • Ensures that required financial reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner.

Benefits & Incentives

  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.

  • Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.

  • Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.

  • 12 week paid parental leave.

  • Tuition assistance

  • Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required

  • Minimum of three years of related experience and a proven track-record in grant writing and funding success required.

  • 5 years of equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.

Interested candidates should attach an updated copy of their resume during the application process.

At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care.

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Post End Date

Jul 31, 2025

EEO Posting Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.