Fast Facts

American Student Assistance™ (ASA) is looking for a Grants Manager to enhance grantmaking processes and foster relationships with grantees while contributing to the operational improvements in grants management.

Responsibilities: Manage grant relationships, implement capacity building and technical assistance strategies, track grantmaking practices, and represent ASA at regional conferences.

Skills: 3-5 years of experience in program and grants management, strong relationship-building skills, proficiency in Salesforce or similar software, and excellent organizational abilities.

Qualifications: Experience in early career exploration or post-secondary transitions is preferred; excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Compensation: $77000 - $100000 / Annually

THE ROLE: Grants Manager

American Student Assistance™ (ASA) is national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences.

ASA fulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences, philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking research, and impact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.

We are looking for a Grants Manager. This role will source and foster grantee relationships, enhance grantmaking processes, and create new support methods for grantees. Responsibilities will not only include relationship management or stewardship of a grants portfolio, but also contribute to operational improvements in grants management. In addition, the Grants Manager will be responsible for designing and executing capacity building and technical assistance opportunities, such as workshops and community building events to support grantees’ long-term sustainability and success. As a field-facing role, the Grants Manager will also have opportunities to represent ASA at external events and inform program strategies based on learnings from grantees and other career connected learning practitioners.

What You’ll Do:

• Grantmaking & Relationship Management: Partner with the Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and other team members to refine grants strategy and processes in support of ASA’s organizational and Social Impact strategies.
• Serve as a lead relationship manager for grant relationships throughout the lifecycle, from sourcing applications, to reviewing and making funding recommendations, and evaluating and tracking projects and milestones.
• Research and track ongoing trends in grantmaking practices and career connected learning. 
• With support from a specialist, contribute to team's day-to-day grants management processes to facilitate due diligence, track reporting timelines and deliverables, process payments, and document grantee partner check-ins.
• Capacity Building & Technical Assistance:Create and implement strategy for capacity building and technical assistance for grantees, to promote sustainability and potential for scalability beyond ASA’s investment.
• Track and manage a database of funders and philanthropy supporting organizations, for peer learning and collective impact opportunities.
• Thought Leadership:Contribute to ASA’s thought leadership efforts by representing ASA at regional conferences and present on ASA content and programs, as needed.

About You:

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in program and/or grants management at a nonprofit, foundation or corporate setting preferred
• Experience in early career exploration or post-secondary transitions or career navigation highly desired
• Ability to be able to establish a rapport quickly and develop deep relationships over time. 
• Experience with and proficiency in Salesforce, or other grants management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Must have comfort and proficiency in communicating verbally and in writing with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational ability: Must be detail-oriented, process-driven, able to prioritize own work, set and meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time and be able to organize and assimilate information across multiple business units in a succinct manner

Salary Range: $77,000 - $100,000

American Student Assistance is committed to fair and transparent pay. In determining compensation, we consider a variety of job-related factors, including prior experience, certifications and licenses, skills and expertise, geographic location, and internal equity.    

We take a total compensation approach, meaning we look beyond salary alone to support, reward, and recognize the whole individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include a bonus, 403(b) retirement plan participation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health and life insurance benefits. As a result, final offer amounts may vary from the salary range listed in the job posting. Join our mission-driven organization to enjoy these perks and benefits as well as investment in your growth, contributions, and future.

Why ASA?

ASA offers a wide range of perks and benefits to Team Members, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans, a retirement plan (plus match), weekly lunches, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

We also heavily prioritize a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer all full-time Team Members generous PTO options, Summer Fridays (every Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day), and a company holiday break between December 25th and January 1st.

ASA works in a Hybrid schedule (2) two days a week in our Boston HQ. We prioritize strategic thinkers, collaborators, and work/life pros who are looking to help make a difference in kid's education and career goals.

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