About The Role:

The Director, Grant Operations (DGO) will play an important role in the operational efficacy of the Partnerships & Development team. This individual will lead the design, maintainenance, and continual improvement of many key elements of the team’s infrastructure (including data and project management systems, tools and resources, and team-wide processes) to ensure consistency and quality in our work as well as efficient communication and collaboration. The DGO will manage a group of professionals who contribute to proposals, reports, data management, and other projects across the team. The DGO will collaborate closely with colleagues to understand and meet team needs, to manage the large volume of proposals and reports that our team produces, and to generate internal reporting. The DGO contributes to overall project management, capacity planning, and quality assurance.

We seek an individual who is eager to improve processes and systems in order to support our team’s growth. The ideal candidate will be an experienced people manager, able to supervise and develop skilled team members and hire additional roles as needed.

This position is fully remote. The DGO will manage a team of 3 (or more) and report to the Associate Vice President, Partnerships & Development.

Responsibilities:

Process & System Improvement (30%)

Improve team-wide processes and systems, particularly related to proposal management, communications, and data management
Monitor fidelity to key processes across the Partnerships & Development team, elevating concerns and problem-solving as needed
Work closely with colleagues to maximize efficiencies within current data systems

People Management (30%)

Manage a team with a variety of expert skill sets to ensure clear expectations, professional development, and inclusive excellence
Assign team members with specialized skills (e.g., proposal management, writing, editing, coordination) to projects
Monitor capacity and work volume and plan for future needs

Quality Assurance (20%)

Ensure consistency and quality through review of proposals, concept notes, and work plans

Internal Reporting & Collaboration (20%)

Design and produce internal reporting for a variety of audiences (such as leadership team, board, and entire staff)
Serve as primary liaison for collaboration with other teams such as Data Intelligence and Marketing & Communications

What You Bring:

At least 5 years of direct team management experience is required.
Experience leading and optimizing a team within a growing function or organization is strongly preferred.
A track record of managing complex projects across large teams on tight timelines
A track record of writing and project managing exceptional grant and partnership proposals to a variety of funders, including federal agencies
Ability to quickly and accurately assess the quality of written materials in light of audience and context
Experience designing and improving systems, tools, and processes to increase efficiency
Experience using and customizing at least one CRM

Across the Board, VentureWell Staff:

Are able to succeed and thrive in an environment with competing and changing priorities and tight deadlines
Have track records of and ability to build solid collaborative working relationships, and are proven team players who enjoy a “customer service” orientation to collaboration
Are committed to embedding equity in our internal practices and culture and in our programs in order to live and achieve our mission
Bring openness and engagement to personal, professional, and organization-wide learning on race, class, gender, justice, and equity
Are curious and committed to issues of environmental sustainability
Are self-starters with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
Are active learners who independently learn new tools and work processes quickly
Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Our Benefits:

An attractive and equitable compensation package, including:

Salary range of $130,000-$145,000 commensurate with experience and internal equity
403(b) plan with 200% match up to a maximum contribution from VentureWell of 10% when the employee puts it 5% (eligible after one year of service for the match)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
$1,000 home office stipend upon hire

A true focus on work-life balance with work weeks that reflect that

It’s our aim for our employees in this position to not work more than a 35-hour workweek
20 paid vacation days PLUS the week off between Christmas and New Years

12 paid wellness days

What We Offer:

A culture where people work intentionally and collaboratively in pursuit of our mission
Values we believe in
A commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

About VentureWell:

VentureWell supports the cultivation of an emerging generation of science and technology inventors and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems that are critical to their success. Since its founding in 1995, VentureWell has funded or trained over 16,000 science and technology inventors and innovators, resulting in the emergence of over 3,900 ventures with groundbreaking technological advancements in fields like biomedicine and healthcare, sustainable energy and materials, and solutions for low-resource settings. The startups they have supported have raised subsequent funds totaling close to $5.7 billion and are reaching millions of people in 50 countries.

Visit venturewell.org to learn more.

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