Seminary Grants Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting for assigned grant awards within a $5M portfolio.
• Manage relationships with subgrantees, partners, and vendors.
• Set up and administer project management software and develop standardized templates for the ATS Grants team.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation ensuring compliance with internal controls and award terms.
• Prepare timely and compliant program reports for internal leadership and external funders.
• Collaborate with the Grants Finance & Compliance Manager to integrate programmatic and financial data.
• Manage the planning and delivery of key public events and maintain an integrated events calendar.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of direct experience managing multi-stakeholder projects or teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and multiple deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and at least one project management or business analytics software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to solve operational or relational problems.
• Authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship is not provided).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing similar grants or diverse stakeholder groups.
• Direct experience with software integration or workflow automation.

About the Company

Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS) equips modern-day disciples to serve as leaders and counselors in diverse ministry and professional contexts. The ATS Grants team supports this mission by cultivating partnerships, designing high-quality non-academic programming, and stewarding grant funding for strategic innovation and institutional learning.