Hiring: Director, Grants Management Company: Simons Foundation Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:24:31 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI About the job Experience: •At least 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible experience in grants administration, preferably at a private foundation or comparable research-focused organization •Demonstrated people management experience, including supervision of professional staff •Applied hands-on capability in SmartSimple is preferred, including the ability to provide technical direction and perform basic configuration; experience managing or overseeing a SmartSimple implementation is ideal •Deep familiarity with the full grant lifecycle, including the online application and scientific peer review process, pre-award due diligence, award execution, compliance monitoring, financial oversight, US laws, and IRS rules and regulations applicable to private foundation grantmaking •Demonstrated capacity to manage, develop, and empower a high-performing team while balancing multiple competing priorities Required Skills: •Success in this role requires a deep understanding of grantmaking technology and end-to-end grantmaking processes, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively. •This is a full-time position based on-site at the Simons Foundation’s New York City offices. Visit the Simons Foundation career page to learn more. •Lead and oversee overseeing the Grants Managers and their grant portfolios, including their output and their team’s success •Supervise and mentor Grants Managers and their direct reports, leveraging project management, continuous learning, and cross-functional team techniques to achieve shared goals •Alongside the Vice President, work to streamline grant operations across the funding divisions at SF •Oversee grantmaking timelines and workflows to ensure internal equity and that program goals and deadlines are met •Review and approve requests for applications (RFAs), award letters, award modifications, and financial statements submitted by the Grants Managers •Develop metrics to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative outputs of the foundation and its funding divisions, and presents findings to senior leadership as requested Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, or a related field preferred Compensation: •$175,000 - $200,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!