Grants Administrator

The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) is seeking an experienced and motivated Grants Administrator to join our team. The Grants Administrator is responsible for the comprehensive financial oversight of the Alaska Association of School Boards' (AASB) grant lifecycle, from application, contract management, monitoring, reporting, and accountability. This position works under the direction of the AASB Chief Finance Officer, but also must work closely with the Conditions for Learning team and leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate acceptance of Grants and Subawards.
• Assist and, at times, conduct post-award coordination meetings with all key stakeholders involved in awarded grants.
• Develop and maintain a database that tracks the progress of grant deadlines, spending progress, deliverables, and closeout activities; provide regular status reports to finance and program leadership.
• Coordinate with CFO, CFL Director, Grant Coordination Manager, grant and program managers, and other personnel as necessary to ensure compliance with granting agency regulations, including timely submission of grant deliverables and monitoring of relevant policies.
• Assist grant managers with required financial reporting, subrecipient monitoring, amendments, carryover/no-cost extensions, and budget revisions.
• Maintain, in coordination with the Grant Coordination Manager , an electronic filing system for all grant documents and reports.
• Manage access to all funding portals, providing assistance as needed for uploading or updating information pertaining to the awards.
• Prepare monthly expense draw-downs for CFO review.
• Work with key staff to develop program budgets and budget narrative reports.
• Upload monthly Quickbooks reports to the approved system for program staff review.
• Support grant managers and program leaders to prepare for grantor site visits and audits.
• Support the CFO in preparing for annual financial audits and indirect rate negotiations.
• Attend and/or coordinate routine training opportunities for grant recipients and finance staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, public administration, public education, communications, accounting, or another relevant degree. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in the administration of grants, including the submission of grant applications and/or grant reports.
• 2 years of experience in community or program planning, organizing, or facilitation.
• Demonstrated competency and experience with word processing, spreadsheets, database management.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in payables and receivables.
• Experience in non-profit and/or foundation administrative functions is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Grant application and administration processes, including narrative and budget development.
• Program planning methods.
• Subrecipient monitoring and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements of external funders.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with online accounting systems, preferably QuickBooks Desktop.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and databases. Airtable experience a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace Suite (docs, sheets, drive, etc.).

Ability to:

• Work independently and under pressure - including short timelines - with attention to detail, while successfully completing multiple tasks.
• Work effectively with a wide range of professionals, including finance staff, grant managers, and funding source representatives.
• Ability to work and communicate collaboratively in-person, virtually, and through written communication in order to meet reporting deadlines and requirements.
• Work with remote teams and staff.

Working Conditions:Work to be conducted primarily in the Juneau office; evening, weekend and overnight travel occasionally required.

Physical Demands:Some light lifting occasionally required (up to 40 lbs.). Long hours on computer/keyboard. Occasional prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

Salary/Benefits:This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Regular work days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m with an hour lunch break; weekend work may be required. A generous leave and benefit package is included.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume before July 15, 2026, to Carissa Ottoson at cottoson@aasb.org. Applicants will be required to complete a brief aptitude test assessing their knowledge of Google Workspace, accounting report preparation, and general computer proficiency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• How many years of accounting and accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, etc.) experience do you have?
• Please upload a cover letter as part of your application.

Experience:

• grant managment: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Juneau, AK 99801 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Juneau, AK 99801: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Juneau, AK 99801

Salary : $75,000