Grant Administrator Specialist

MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!

Title: Grant Administrator Specialist

$66,539 - $99,320 / Posted Thru: 1/23/2026

Location: Remote/virtual - Must work and live in the state of Michigan

Purpose: This position helps administer programs and complete assignments in the Policy and Planning Bureau of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This position assists with responsibilities related to the Rural Health Transformation Program. This position manages all grants across the four initiatives, including overseeing the internal processes to launch Grant Funding Opportunities (GFOs), reviews applications, awards funding, and finalizes agreements with partner organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the work of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Manage grant administration activities for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Oversee internal process for Grant Funding Opportunities (GFOs), participate in application review, scoring and funding decisions.
• Manage multiple contracts and requests amendments to ensure contracts align with federal requirements and program goals.
• Initiate contracts, review financial statements, revies reports, and follow up with contracted agencies where needed.
• Monitor contract budget and collaborate with budget liaisons.
• Serve as point of contact and provide technical assistance for several contracted agencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal guidelines, reporting requirements and deliverables.
• Maintain grant documentation, conduct risk assessments, audit and monitoring activities.
• Draft correspondence and develop presentations.
• Prepare various formal reports and/or briefings.
• Present information to internal and external groups.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Always represent the best interest of MPHI and MDHHS.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience: Four years of professional experience managing grants and contracts.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate a variety of data for use in program development and analysis.
• Ability to organize, evaluate and present information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer processes.
• Ability to work well with others on a team, work independently, and multi-task within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint; Adobe Acrobat.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Position requires the use of a laptop. This position is occasionally required to transport a laptop, audiovisual equipment and brochures. This position may require some very limited travel.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.This position helps administer programs and complete assignments in the Policy and Planning Bureau. The position assists with the Rural Health Transformation Program.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION

Contact Person/Group	Frequency	Purpose
MDHHS Direct Manager	Daily/As Needed	Take assignments; training; feedback; reporting
MDHHS Program Staff	As Needed	Gather information; clarify objectives; collaborate
MDHHS Leadership	As Needed	Take assignments; training; feedback; reporting; gather information data; clarify objectives; collaborate
External Partners	As Needed	Answer inquiries; gather information and data

For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.

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