Manager, Grants and Operations

Company
...
Rite Aid
Shift
Day
Job Type
Full time
Requisition
JR046154
Last Updated
2024-12-17
Department
Rite Aid Foundation
Job Summary
Rite Aid Healthy Futures, a public charity affiliated with Rite Aid, one of the nation’s leading pharmacy retailers, improves the lives and futures of children and families in Rite Aid communities through partnerships that help build healthier, more equitable neighborhoods. The Grants and Operations Manager supports the administrative functions essential to the charity's grant making, operational, financial and fundraising activities. This position requires a blend of organizational stewardship, technological proficiency, and exceptional communication skills to ensure seamless operations. The teammate is responsible for managing the grant system (CyberGrants), administering disbursements, preparing Board materials, working closely with Rite Aid functions and external vendors, facilitating effective communication within the team, company and external partners, and maintaining accurate organizational records and state registrations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the meaningful work of our charity while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit operations and grants administration.
Job Responsibilities
  • Oversee the grant administration process, from initial application to disbursement. Ensure timely payments, adhere to protocols and compliance standards. Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of grant recipients, funding allocations, and payment schedules. Manage communication with current and prospective grantees for Rite Aid Healthy Futures. Beyond grant making, process invoices and payments to the charity's vendors.
  • Manage the functionality and optimization of the grants management system. Implement improvements to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Provide training and support to associates on grant management software. Assist in creating standard grant templates, reports, and dashboards for varied stakeholders.
  • Work with partner firm to support annual audit and complete state registrations. Collaborate with the team to reconcile grant-related expenditures and annual budgets. Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures. Support and track fundraising activities and donations, manage fundraising deductions and incoming donation checks/e-payments. Support annual events with grantees, associates, and donors.
  • Serve as a point of contact for grant inquiries and administrative matters. Coordinate meetings, schedule calls, and provide logistical support for team activities. Support facilitation and tracking of invoices, reimbursements, and check requests. Manage Healthy Futures organizational mailings and correspondence.
qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)

Required or Preferred

Bachelor Degree

in related field

Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required or Preferred

Behavioral: instills trust, ensures accountability, manages ambiguity, adapts to opportunities and challenges

Required

Technical: financial and operational acumen, project management, tech savvy, detail oriented

Required

Proficiency in Bonterra/CyberGrants’ grant management software and Microsoft Office suite.

Required

Familiarity with Microsoft Teams for virtual meetings and collaboration.

Preferred

Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple concurrent responsibilities and activities.

Required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Required

Commitment to uphold the values of Rite Aid Healthy Futures: lead with purpose, fight for equity, protect dignity, earn and keep trust, and get there together

Required

Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving opportunities and challenges.

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience

Areas of Experience (Pharmacy, Compliance, E-commerce, Retail, etc)

Required or Preferred

5 years of experience in Experience working for a grant making charity supporting wide range of partners and projects.

Required

5 years of experience in Proven skills re: grants administration, financial management and operational excellence.

Required

The typical starting pay range for this position is between [$74,000 - $85,000], although wages can vary based on experience and geography.”

why rite aid

If you want to make a difference, Rite Aid is the right place.

While Rite Aid is big, it still feels small — you and your work are never lost in the crowd. You know the leaders, and they recognize your impact. Teams are tightly knit and agile. Small groups, courageous enough to meet our goals in new ways. You can take your work, your team, or your business to the next level without being slowed down by a ton of process or layers of approval. For anyone with intent to grow, you can reinvent yourself in a new role or take on a new challenge while helping us reinvent Rite Aid and innovate our industry.

Wherever you work in the Rite Aid family, your diverse perspectives and fierce commitment enable us to deliver on the promise of ’whole health for life’ for communities around our country.

And that makes the biggest difference of all.

Rite Aid is on the front lines of delivering healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million Americans each day.

Through our RxEvolution strategy, Rite Aid is re-imagining the neighborhood pharmacy as a destination for total health and wellness – the place where traditional medicine and alternative therapies come together in perfect harmony.

We believe in the power of pharmacy to provide trusted and accessible care that helps our customers go beyond healthy and get thriving. An essential part of our RxEvolution includes empowering our pharmacists to engage more with customers – while also updating our product mix to favor better-for-you and free-from options that our customers value.

Rite Aid Corporation is also proud to be one of the nation's leading drugstore chains. With approximately 2,500 stores in 19 states, we have a strong presence on both the East and West Coasts, employing more than 51,000 associates.

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