Grants Management Coordinator

Grants Management Coordinator

Grants Management Coordinator

Location : New York, New York

Type : Full-time

Siegel Family Endowment (SFE) is a foundation focused on understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society. SFE supports organizations whose work contributes to giving everyone the opportunity to learn and contribute to a rapidly changing society. We were founded in 2011 by David M. Siegel, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of technology-driven algorithmic investment manager Two Sigma. We primarily focus on three interest areas : Learning, Workforce, and Infrastructure. Our grantmaking philosophy and process differ from many more traditional foundations we encourage you to read through "Our Approach" on www.siegelendowment.org to understand more about how we work with potential grantees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President and Head of Grantmaking, the Grants Management Coordinator is a critical member of the team responsible for accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the SFE grantmaking process. This role provides core administrative and process support in close coordination with the grantmaking team, operations team, and the family office. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive- able to manage complex processes and tasks with minimal oversight and a high degree of reliability. Success in this role requires strong self-regulation, excellent follow-through, and a commitment to upholding rigorous internal systems and timelines.

The primary responsibility of the Grants Coordinator is to provide comprehensive support for all aspects of grantee engagement, grants data management, and grant execution within the organization.

Grant Administration & Execution :

• Coordinate the preparation and execution of monthly grant materials, including grant letters, wire requests, and associated documents.
• Maintain accurate, real-time data across GivingData, Airtable, and Google Sheets; ensure all records are updated promptly.
• Manage the full lifecycle of grant data entry, including periodic audits and integrity reviews within the GMS (GivingData).
• Prepare internal grant-related reports and dashboards for the Vice President and Head of Grantmaking; respond to ad hoc data and documentation needs.
• Track and manage grant timelines, payments, and reporting requirements, flagging upcoming deadlines and following up with relevant team members to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of grant payments, working closely with the Operations and Family Office teams.
• Create and manage electronic grant files and grantmaking materials for team meetings, audits, and board dockets.

Grantee Engagement Support :

Grants Team Support :

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Salary & Compensation : The anticipated salary for this position is $70,000, plus a bonus. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email recruiting@siegelendowment.org.