The Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life and Faith (CAC) is a hub for Christian arts based at Belmont University with a primary aim to inspire people from diverse contexts to discover and live the beauty and wisdom of the Christian story and encounter God through the arts. The three objectives of the Creative Arts Collective are creating and curating new art, educating and nurturing Christian imagination, and cultivating and sustaining a thriving network in Christianity and the arts.

The Grant Coordinator for the Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life and Faith coordinates and implements the grantmaking strategy.  As part of the grant operations team, this position reports directly to the Associate Director of Grant Operations and coordinates a high volume of grants each year with high attention to detail building effective internal and external relationships. This includes assisting with all grantmaking processes, ensuring compliance while managing a portfolio of grants and grantee relationships.  In addition, the grant coordinator should keep abreast of current events, developments and issues in the field of Christianity and the arts to meet the Creative Arts Collective objectives.

Primary job responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of active grants including coordinating all necessary processes and paperwork associated with the grantmaking process including but not limited to award letters, grant agreements, and financial award processing including collaborating with Office of Sponsored Programs as needed to assure accurate, secure, and efficient processing of all grant information.Monitor the performance of grants, reviewing periodic reports, and maintaining constructive contact with grantees.Coordinate communication and training for potential applicants and grantees as needed.Participate in the grantmaking review process, conduct background research and help prepare recommendations for grant awards.Participate in the implementation, refinement and adaptation of grantmaking strategies and in planning future strategies working directly with the Associate Director of Grant Operations.Coordinate meetings with grantees and program advisors as needed.Assist in the evaluation of programs supported by the grant and ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of expected reports for the University and for funding sources including contributing to end of year reporting.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.