Top 6 Grant program coordinator Jobs in Chattanooga Tn

Grant Program Coordinator
Tennessee Aquarium —Chattanooga, TN
- $24.03 - $26.44 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
Quick Apply
8d
Financial Aid Coordinator, State & University Programs - UT Chattanooga
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Chattanooga, TN
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Loan forgiveness
Financial Aid Coordinator, State & University Programs - UT Chattanooga
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Chattanooga, TN
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Loan forgiveness
Connected Care Coordinator
AIM Center Inc. —Chattanooga, TN
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Vision insurance
1d
Youth Services Specialist
Bridge Refugee Services —Chattanooga, TN
- $40,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Driver's License
- Education
- Mileage reimbursement
11d
Auction Coordinator I - Jackson, TN (Part Time Opportunity)
Auction.com —Chattanooga, TN
- Part-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
11d

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for grant program coordinator jobs.

Clinical Data Scientist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Chattanooga, TN
A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is preferred (Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar); a master's or PhD is a plus.
$50 - $100 an hour
Quick Apply
AVP CX Experience Design
Unum Group —Chattanooga, TN
This role is CX Design leader of a team responsible for translating CX strategy via human-centered design into scalable programs, driving execution through…
$133,500 - $274,100 a year
10d

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Grant Billing and Compliance Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio —Columbus, OH
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant grant / fund…
$60,000 - $68,000 a year
Quick Apply
CLINICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Ohio Association of Community Health Centers —Columbus, OH
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate internal and external meetings, trainings, webinars, conference calls, and other educational activities.
Quick Apply
4d

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for grant program coordinator in chattanooga tn

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

grant program coordinator jobs near chattanooga tn

Financial Aid Coordinator jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Program Coordinator jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Referral Coordinator jobs in Sacramento, CA

Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Berkeley, CA

Financial Aid Coordinator jobs in Troy, NY

Financial Aid Coordinator jobs in Washington, DC

Financial Aid Coordinator jobs in Orlando, FL

Financial Analyst jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Financial Aid Coordinator jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Waste Connections jobs in The Dalles, OR

Connections Coordinator jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Construction Coordinator jobs in Houston, TX

Connections Coordinator jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Connections Coordinator jobs in Michigan

Youth Specialist jobs in Chandler, AZ

Permanency Specialist jobs in Texas

Youth Development Specialist jobs in Brooklyn, NY

Youth Specialist jobs in South Dakota

Rn Clinical Documentation Specialist jobs in Houston, TX

Youth Specialist jobs in Tompkins County, NY

Grant Program Coordinator

Tennessee Aquarium -
Chattanooga, TN

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$24.03 - $26.44 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Project team coordination
Budget management
Spreadsheets
E-filing platforms
Financial analysis
Managing budgets in a finance role
Bachelor's degree
Meeting facilitation
Project management software
Managing projects
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical Proficiency
Adobe Acrobat
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

The Grant Program Coordinator serves as the operational owner of the Tennessee Aquarium's enterprise grants process. This position manages the grant lifecycle from opportunity approval through award closeout by coordinating proposal development, cross-departmental collaboration, financial and programmatic compliance, reporting, and grant administration. The position partners with Finance, Development, Conservation, Education, Animal Care, Operations, and external grant professionals to ensure grants are submitted accurately, administered effectively, and managed in compliance with all award requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Administration and Compliance

Maintain the institutional grants calendar and monitor all proposals, reporting, reimbursement, amendment, and closeout deadlines.
Coordinate grant award kickoff meetings and establish standardized grant files.
Prepare reimbursement requests, financial reports, supporting schedules, and documentation.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding requirements, including Uniform Guidance where applicable.
Coordinate grant closeout activities and retain records in accordance with organizational policies.
Support internal and external audits.

Grant Project Management

Develop and manage proposal workplans and timelines.
Coordinate activities among departments to ensure timely completion of technical and financial report narratives, reimbursements, contracts, attachments, approvals, and submissions.
Facilitate meetings and communicate project status to stakeholders.
Identify schedule risks and recommend corrective actions.

Proposal Development Coordination

Coordinate proposal development regardless of whether writing is completed internally or externally.
Compile organizational information, financial data, budgets, and required attachments.
Review applications for completeness, consistency, and compliance prior to submission.
Submit approved applications through Grants.gov and other electronic portals.

Financial Management and Reporting

Coordinate with Finance to reconcile grant budgets and expenditures.
Monitor restricted grant revenue and reimbursement status.
Support SEFA preparation and other federal reporting requirements when applicable.

Continuous Improvement

Maintain grants management software, templates, SOPs, policies, and reporting dashboards.
Recommend workflow improvements and standardization.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in grants administration, nonprofit finance, project management, or a related field preferred.
Experience administering federal grants and interpreting grant regulations preferred.
PMP, CGMS, GPC, or similar professional certification is desirable but not required.
Excellent project management, organizational, and facilitation skills.
Working knowledge of federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance, and grant lifecycle management.
Strong budgeting, financial analysis, and spreadsheet skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Grants.gov, and grant/project management software.

Full-time, hourly ($24.03 – 26.44/hour, commensurate with education and experience); Monday through Friday schedule, normal business hours.

To apply, submit an online application and resume through the Aquarium’s career site at https://tnaqua.org/get-involved/ (https://tnaqua.org/get-involved/)

All submissions must be received by September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

grant program coordinator jobs in chattanooga tn

Grant Program Coordinator

Financial Aid Coordinator, State & University Programs - UT Chattanooga

Financial Aid Coordinator, State & University Programs - UT Chattanooga

Connected Care Coordinator

Youth Services Specialist

Auction Coordinator I - Jackson, TN (Part Time Opportunity)

Discover related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for grant program coordinator in chattanooga tn

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected