Job Details

Grant Business Partner

Partners for Rural Impact's (PRI) ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability. At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where we've worked for 25 years to create student opportunity and success.

Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) is seeking a strategic, systems-oriented professional to serve as a Grant Business Partner, a new role designed to lead and collaborate across teams on pre- and post-award grant management. This position plays a critical role in advancing the organization's financial sustainability and compliance through expert oversight of grants and funding streams. Reporting to the Director of Grant Services, the Grant Business Partner will support grant strategy and acquisition, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and lead financial management, reporting, and monitoring across a diverse portfolio of awards. As a subject matter expert in grant compliance, the role will guide internal teams, coordinate with funders, and foster cross-departmental collaboration to align financial resources with program goals.

Responsibilities include preparing and managing budgets, reconciling expenditures, monitoring programmatic and financial performance, submitting financial reports and drawdowns, and supporting annual audits. The Grant Business Partner will also ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), track regulatory changes, and develop risk mitigation strategies to safeguard funding continuity. In addition, the role will facilitate handoffs for new awards and provide training and tools to strengthen staff capacity in grants management. Through effective documentation, data analysis, and clear communication, the Grant Business Partner will enhance PRI's organizational infrastructure, ensure all grant activities are audit-ready, and contribute to long-term financial planningultimately advancing PRI's mission and impact.

The position will be considered for remote work with local, state, and sometimes national travel required. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET with in-office, hybrid and/or remote work a possibility. Because of the nature of the responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and to the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience managing federal grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance
• Experience working in or with nonprofit, public sector, or mission-driven organizations is preferred

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and federal grant lifecycle management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, macros preferred) and experience with financial tools such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar
• Advanced understanding of grant financial management regulations and requirements
• Sophisticated financial modeling and scenario analysis capabilities
• Strong strategic planning and systems thinking orientation
• Expert knowledge of integrated financial systems, analytics tools, and financial technologies
• Exceptional leadership skills with ability to inspire and develop teams
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial audiences
• Demonstrated commitment to education and rural communities
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational excellence
• Deep understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

License, Certification, or Registration Necessary:

• Valid driver's license
• Successfully complete pre-employment background check

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a high energy office
• Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to travel independently by car and plane regionally and nationally
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to operate motor vehicle

Environmental Conditions:

• Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
• Periodic travel to meetings and events

Additional Company Information:

• PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program.
• Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development for employees.

Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.