Job Title: Grants Assistant

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is seeking top talent for its Grants Assistant position.  Reporting to the Associate Director, Grantmaking, and working closely with members of the operational and programmatic teams, the Grants Assistant provides administrative support to all stages of the grantmaking lifecycle. With annual grant-making exceeding $95 million, the ideal candidate for this position is excited about using technology as a tool to streamline processes, has strong administrative skills, and enjoys providing excellent customer service to MJFF staff, grantees, and applicants. 

The position will be expected to have a hybrid flex work schedule with at least part-time in MJFF’s office in midtown New York City. Only candidates within the Tri-state area will be considered.

     

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Support pre-award grantmaking during the application and proposal development process where required, including but not limited to:

• Providing meticulous administrative review of submitted proposals to ensure conformance with program requirements.
• Accurately and efficiently creating and/or updating application records.
• Assisting program staff with the collection of required confidentiality agreements & responsibly handling confidential information.
• Communicating with prospective applicants regarding application guidelines as well as MJFF grantmaking policies.
  

 

Support post-award lifecycle during the funding and/or active project management stages, including but not limited to:

• Assisting program staff with award contracting & execution.
• Reviewing & tracking grant payments and refunds; troubleshooting payment issues; entering payment confirmations
• Reaching out to grantees to request grant or payment documentation or to confirm payment details.
  

     

Support and initiate efforts to train other team members on grant-related processes.

 

Support team initiatives and special projects as required.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

• 0-2 years of demonstrated experience in an administrative capacity.
• Experience and/or demonstrated interest in grants management or non-profit operations.
• Keen eye for detail and an interest in creating efficiencies.
• Proven ability and interest in learning new systems and processes.
• Strong computer skills with excellent command of Microsoft Office.
• Action-oriented, solutions-focused, and proven team-advocate.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  

 

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000.  In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance.
• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 1 Floating Holiday; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4. 

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. MJFF provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events. 

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted. 

 

About Us:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $1.5 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

 

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

Vaccination Statement

At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a priority. MJFF has made the decision to require all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated by date of hire and proof of vaccine is required. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, because of medical or religious reasons, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration.

MJFF is an equal opportunity employer. The Michael J. Fox Foundation strongly encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Diversity may refer to characteristics including, but not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstance, geographic background, ability and disability, political ideology and age.