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Grants Manager A
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Grants Manager A
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Grants Manager A
The primary purpose of this position is to support the research activities of assigned Principal Investigators (PIs). Under limited supervision, the Grants Manager A manages sponsored program funds throughout the full award lifecycle, from pre-award proposal development through post-award administration and closeout.
The Grants Manager A oversees the pre-award process in partnership with Grants Coordinators and Principal Investigators, including proposal development, budget preparation, required documentation, internal routing, sponsor compliance, and submission activities across a diverse portfolio of funding sources. Post-award responsibilities include award setup and ongoing financial management; monitoring and reviewing expenditures, commitments, salary allocations, and effort; reconciling sponsored project accounts; preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports; and meeting regularly with Principal Investigators to review project finances, balances, and funding status.
The Grants Manager A reviews proposals and sponsored-project activity for compliance with sponsor and University policies, ensures applicable regulatory requirements are addressed, and verifies that Conflict of Interest disclosures and other required documentation are completed and submitted appropriately. This role provides comprehensive financial stewardship, including budget reconciliation, salary grid maintenance, payroll and costing allocation support, financial and effort reporting, and monitoring expenditures for allowability, allocability, and compliance with sponsor and University requirements.
This position is contingent upon continued funding.
The Grants Manager A manages portfolios that may include NIH grants, foundation awards, and other sponsored projects. The individual is responsible for all aspects of post-award administration for assigned Principal Investigators and serves as a resource to grants management staff by interpreting and applying sponsor and University policies and procedures.
Additional responsibilities include creating and maintaining salary grids, supporting effort reporting and other required sponsor reports, assisting departmental leadership with the annual budget process, maintaining documentation to support audit readiness, and performing other duties as assigned.
Job Description
Grants Manager A
The primary purpose of this position is to support the research activities of assigned Principal Investigators (PIs). Under limited supervision,…