Director of Sponsored Programs Administration

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. We are currently looking for a Director of Sponsored Programs Administration in United States.

This role is designed for a strategic, detail-oriented professional to oversee the full lifecycle of sponsored programs and grants. You will partner closely with project leaders, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure proposals, budgets, and financial reporting meet sponsor requirements while maintaining compliance and accuracy. The position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple stakeholders. You will provide critical financial insights, monitor project performance, and contribute to effective decision-making. This is a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values integrity, precision, and impact in mental health policy administration.

Accountabilities

• Support the development of new proposals by drafting budgets and compiling financial documentation.
• Present budgets, expenditure forecasts, and reports to project leaders and executive management.
• Collaborate with contracts and philanthropy teams to complete internal paperwork, disclosures, and maintain accurate award records in databases.
• Assist project leaders with budgeting for grants and contracts, including award acceptance, revisions, and implementation.
• Perform regular variance analysis of sponsored accounts and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with accounting teams.
• Review purchases, service payments, and reimbursements charged to grants, ensuring proper account allocation.
• Prepare financial reports in compliance with sponsor requirements and track staff effort to maintain adherence to sponsor policies.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned to support the department and organization.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred or comparable experience.
• 5+ years of experience in grant administration across the full grant lifecycle: proposal submission, compliance monitoring, budget tracking, and closeout.
• Familiarity with government and private foundation grant reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of financial and budgetary principles, including federal Uniform Guidance.
• Experience managing fee-for-service contracts and deliverables-based payment agreements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, navigating geographic and organizational barriers.
• Eligibility to work in the United States; this position cannot be filled in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Rhode Island, or Washington.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven, nonprofit organization.
• Remote work flexibility within eligible states.
• Exposure to high-impact projects in mental health policy and program administration.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a strong focus on data-driven decision making.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

This process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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