Sanford
Grants Administrator
SD, Sioux Falls · ND, Fargo
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- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 1 Oct 2026
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the posting
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.


 Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

 Compensation:
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50



 Union Position:
No

 Department Details
Summary
The Grants and Contracts Administrator is responsible for the preparation of proposals, grant applications and contracts in the areas of new programs and services or support of ongoing programs and services.
Job Description
Assists with the performance of professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities pertinent to the mission and interests of Sanford Health. Assists project directors and principal investigators with grant applications.
Drafts grant related documents including consortium agreements. Prepares and/or reviews budgets and justifications. Reviews and completes grant cover sheets and checklists to ascertain completeness of application. Approves, submits and tracks applications. Maintains grant submission sites, central grant and contract file, grant management software data, and researchers' bio-sketches.
May assist grant project teams with the overall project management, reports to funding agencies, time management in meeting project goals and maintaining grant and contract files for audit purposes. Responsible for coordinating with finance staff to ensure proper management of grant and contract financials.
Possesses excellent writing, computer, and database management skills. Proven communication skills to effectively deal with a wide range of people. Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgment and produce quality work within tight constraints. May require travel to a variety of off-site settings. Flexible hours and some weekends may be expected.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required. Area of focus in English, Business, Journalism, Communication, Healthcare, Law or related field
- preferred.
Three years grant or contract experience preferred.
- Grant Professionals Certification (GPC), Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Certified Grants Management
- Specialist (CGMS), Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Juris Doctor (JD) or Certified Pre-award Research Administrator
- (CPRA) certification preferred.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
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