Private Grants Analyst

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Essential Duties

• Review, proofread, and edit conceptual white papers, proposals, and reports.
• Assist with narrative and financial grant reporting.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive records of all grant applications, awards, and related correspondence.
• Serves as key lead in monitoring and administering daily grant-related expense operations within Workday.
• Evaluate and track specific supplementary terms and conditions associated with grant awards.
• Support the establishment of the budget structure between the College's financial systems and the NWACC Foundation.
• Utilize a project management tool to assist the business manager with tasks involving various stakeholders.
• Promote cross-departmental initiatives by effectively collaborating with all grant leads.
• Manage and respond to requests and inquiries from grantees and partners while providing exceptional customer service and timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with grant leads and the Business Manager to create budget forecasts and monitor project milestones in accordance with grant provisions.
• Monitor grantee fiscal performance and ensure timely spending.
• Work closely with the Business Manager on cash balance forecasting, budget-to-actual comparisons, and overall cash flow for each grant.
• Conduct monthly financial reporting alongside the Business Manager.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions

• Ensure compliance with grant regulations and terms.
• Prepare the necessary documentation and reports to support audits.
• Identify potential risks associated with grant compliance and financial management, and implement control measures to mitigate those risks.
• Assist in writing, reviewing, and editing grant proposals to enhance clarity, compliance, and competitiveness.
• Research and identify new grant opportunities that align with organizational goals.
• Track and monitor the financial and programmatic performance of subrecipients to ensure compliance.
• Analyze grant-related financial data to discover trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Ensure all financial and programmatic requirements are met for grant closeout.
• Facilitate proper documentation and reporting during the grant closeout process.
• Foster communication with internal and external stakeholders to address grant-related questions and issues.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in administration, accounting, finance, or a related field. At least 2 years of experience in grant administration is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience with Workday.

Rate of Pay $46,150 *Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.

Completed applications received by 7/6/2025 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in managing financial budgets.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Excel are required.
• Ability to initiate, plan, and execute high-volume projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience with private grants.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Preferred knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge, Raisers Edge, and Workday software.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
* Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
* Sitting
* Standing
* Walking
Constantly:
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion
* Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.