Regional Grants Specialist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Title: Regional Grants Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day shift

Location: Fully Remote - will cover all six hospital locations in the THMA region.

Purpose:

The Grants Specialist supports the Regional Director, Grants & Community Investments by executing the day‑to‑day operational, research, writing, coordination, and functions of the regional grants portfolio. While the Director leads grants strategy, funder cultivation, and approval of all submissions, the Grants Specialist assists the director in managing the full grants lifecycle at the operational level—ensuring high‑quality proposals, accurate documentation, strong compliance, and timely reporting across all THMA/Maryland programs and partners. The role partners closely with local and regional finance teams, program directors, community partners, and leadership to ensure accurate documentation, strong compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and effective stewardship of grant resources that strengthen community health and well‑being and advance the strategic plan of the THMA & Maryland Region.

As a Grants Specialist, you will:

• Develop/manage an online colleague grant request system showing 1) project owner, 2) request summary, 3) total project cost, 4) grant amount needed, 5) preliminary budget, 6) leader approvals
• Summarize funder requirements: deadlines, eligibility, document requirements, grant dollar range, payment structure (cash advance/reimbursement/drawdown), match, use of funds restrictions, reporting, so internal program/project owners can quickly understand opportunities
• Develop/manage a grant tracking system showing 1) grant opportunities, 2) incoming requests, 3) project priorities, 4) acceptance routing, 6) in development, 7) submitted (pending).
• Develops/manage a grants financial summary showing 1) award amounts/dates, 2) length of grant cycle, 3) payments/payment schedules, 4) colleague draw downs, 5) invoices/proofs of payment, 6) fund balances
• Develop/manage file library of all grant-related documents
• Conduct co-research to identify grant opportunities
• Develop support relationships with external and internal partners in the grants process including grantors and program/project owners
• Coordinate/assemble all non-narrative components of grant submissions
• Coordinate submissions of amendments and changes 1) budget revisions, 2) scope adjustments, 3) timeline extensions
• Flag compliance risks
• Coordinate timely collection of report requirements for submission and drafts reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public health, nonprofit management, business, healthcare administration, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Required Work Experience: 3–5 years of grant development and management experience, including demonstrated success securing and managing awards.
• Strong writing, editing, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience preparing grant budgets, financial reports, and compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant processes; familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across local and regional functions.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, integrity, and mission‑driven work

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

About us:

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profits, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 23 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 91 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.