Grants Program Coordinator - Marketing

SUMMARY: The Grants Program Coordinator is responsible for researching, developing, writing, and submitting all federal, state, and private grant opportunities that support Baxter Health’s mission, strategic priorities, capital projects, rural health initiatives, workforce programs, and service line growth. In addition to writing and submission, this role oversees all system wide coordination and tracking for awarded grants, ensuring appropriate documentation, financial monitoring, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements. This position serves as the central point of coordination for Baxter Health grant activity. Responsibilities include narrative development, data collection, budget collaboration, progress reporting, compliance tracking, expenditure monitoring, and communication with internal and external partners. The Grant Program Coordinator maintains detailed records of deadlines, deliverables, expenditures, and outcomes for all new and existing grants while supporting departments across the organization in the planning and implementation of funded programs. This role requires exceptional organization, writing skill, analytical ability, and the ability to collaborate cross functionally with departments such as Finance, Strategy, Population Health, Nursing, Workforce Development, Rural Health Clinics, Behavioral Health, Facilities, and Executive Leadership. Proactivity, resourcefulness, integrity, and sound judgment are essential. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Business, Journalism, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience: Minimum three to five years of experience in grant writing, grant coordination, program reporting, communication, or governmental funding. Healthcare experience preferred. Certifications: N/A Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree and formal training in grant writing or grant management. Safety Sensitive: This position is not deemed safety sensitive Primary Source Verification: Original Transcripts Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Work Environment Work is performed both inside and outside the hospital office environment. This position allows remote work in the State of Arkansas, if needed. Some travel is required. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Flexible work schedule, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday and some weekends will be required.