Job Title: Grant Support Specialist
Department: Resource Development
Reports To: Executive Director of Grants & Government Funding
Revised: October 2025
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At SOTX, diversity is the rule of the game. Together, we continue to build a Unified Culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our athletes, volunteers, and employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer as teammates, on and off the field.
SUMMARY
The primary duty of this role is to monitor all awarded grants to ensure accurate recording in SOTX financial systems, proper reporting, and fulfillment of the award. The role is a hybrid role but the candidate must reside near the San Antonio office or be willing to commute to the office as needed during the training and onboarding phase.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Manage awarded grant database by preparing reports for finance and leadership staff to include allocation of expenses;
● Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance within the approved budget for each grant. Collaborate with Region Executives to track expense allocations and make adjustments as needed;
● Collect and organize receipts and other financial documents required for grant processing;
● Review all grant recording and reporting documentation for accuracy;
● Perform audits of grant funded programs ensuring adherence to the grant requirements and applicable laws;
● Assist staff in program creation and sustainability within grant protocols
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS
Passion for Special Olympics Texas
Screening: Must pass Criminal and National Sex Offender Registry background screening;
Education: Bachelor’s degree or corresponding experience
Experience: Grant management, Non-Profit Accounting, Finance Specialist, Grant Administration
Knowledge: Microsoft Office specifically Excel;G Suite; NetSuite; Divvy/Bill.com, integration tools among various platforms;
Skills: Strong analytical and accounting skills, attention to detail with excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects at once; effective time management; ability to communicate effectively within multiple levels of leadership;
Work Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; may be required to lift and/or move up to 20lbs, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Antonio, TX 78217
