Grants Manager and Resource Specialist

Carlow University is currently accepting applications for our Grants Manager and Resource Specialist position. The Grants Manager and Resource Specialist is an important role in the College of Education and Social Work. Working as a member of the Rae Ann Hirsh Apprenticeship Team within the Education Department this person is responsible for identifying securing managing and tracking funding opportunities that advance the mission and strategic goals of the College of Education & Social Work. This position ensures that all aspects of grants and scholarship programs are effectively administeredfrom proposal development through compliance reporting and impact assessment.

The successful candidate will be highly organized detail-oriented and collaborative with the ability to manage complex information systems and support both institutional and student-focused funding initiatives. This role is central to cultivating a culture of philanthropy accountability and stewardship consistent with Carlows Mercy values and its commitment to innovation and educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

Grant Development and Management

• Research identify and evaluate grant opportunities from federal state local and private funders that align with institutional and college priorities.
• With PIs coordinate and prepare competitive proposalsincluding narratives budgets and supporting documentationin collaboration with additional faculty staff and college leadership.
• Coordinate as needed with the offices of Finance Student Accounts Advancement and Compliance to ensure adherence to funder and institutional policies.
• Manage all aspects of awarded grants including budgeting expense monitoring and compliance.
• Ensure all grant and scholarship reporting is completed accurately and on schedule including interim annual and final reports.
• Maintain detailed grant files financial documentation and correspondence in accordance with institutional and funder requirements.
• Develop and maintain a centralized grants tracking and documentation system.

Education Grant and Scholarship Administration

Resource Development and Stewardship

Training and Capacity Building

Qualifications

Preferred Attributes

Carlow University is Devoted to....

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich urban setting of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor the sick and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning scholarship research and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate masters and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity treat others with respect and dignity carefully steward the Universitys resources avoid conflicts of interest or commitment maintain confidentiality and to comply with legal and professional obligations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Employee Relations,Typing,Succession Planning,Human Resources Management,Military Experience,Case Management,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,ADP,Human Resources,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Grant

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1