Grants Project Manager

Position Summary

The Grants Project Manager plays a key role in supporting the universitys mission by managing the full lifecycle of institutional faculty and programmatic grants. This position oversees proposal development grant administration compliance and reporting for externally funded projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with faculty staff and administrators to secure and steward funding that advances the universitys teaching research and community engagement priorities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Grant Identification & Proposal Development 40% Research and identify external funding opportunities (federal state corporate and foundation) aligned with university priorities. Partner with faculty and administrators to develop competitive proposals and budgets. Manage proposal timelines ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies and coordinate internal reviews and approvals. Edit and proofread proposal narratives and supporting documentation to ensure clarity and consistency. 2. Award Management & Compliance 25% Serve as the central contact for post-award grant management including project initiation budgeting and reporting. Monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and sponsor requirements. Collaborate with the finance office to reconcile accounts process reimbursements and track cost-share commitments. Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with institutional policies sponsor regulations and federal guidelines (e.g. Uniform Guidance IRB FERPA ). 3. Reporting & Communication 20% Prepare and submit timely interim and final narrative and financial reports to funders. Track outcomes and performance metrics to demonstrate grant impact. Facilitate communication between principal investigators department heads and funders to resolve issues and ensure smooth project execution. Maintain accurate records of all grant activities in the universitys grant management system. 4. Training & Capacity Building 10% Provide guidance and training to faculty and staff on grant processes proposal development and compliance requirements. Develop templates resources and workshops to strengthen institutional grant-seeking capacity. 5. Strategic Support 5% Contribute to the development of university-wide grant strategies and funding priorities. Support advancement and foundation relations in identifying opportunities for institutional initiatives and partnerships. Represent the university in meetings with funding agencies and professional associations as appropriate.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1