Grant Program Manager

Grant Program Manager

The primary purpose of the Grant Program Manager is to serve as an advisor to optimize planning for grant submissions, monitoring and reporting of grant expenses. Ensures that strategic and tactical plans for ongoing research activities are developed and executed effectively and efficiently. Manages all grant funded administrative activities. Coordinates research planning, monitoring and reporting activities. Forecasts and monitors all financial and budgetary matters. Coordinates human resources planning and activities for non-faculty grant-funded personnel. Develops, implements, and manages effective administrative policies and procedures. Manages physical resources dedicated to grant funded activity, including, inventory control and property maintenance. Completes special projects and reports.

Key Functions

Administration of grants management system (15%)

Manages department effort certification and reporting program (15%)

Organizes / coordinates department pre-award and post-award grants & contracts program (25%)

Responsible for financial and administrative management of grants, contracts, funds (40%)

System of internal controls (5%)

Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires :

Working in Office Environment

No

Yes

Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)

No

Yes

Exposure to human / animal blood, body fluids, or tissues

No

Yes

Exposure to harmful chemicals

No

Yes

Exposure to radiation

No

Yes

Physical Demands

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands :

Time Spent

Never (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Continuously (67-100%)

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Reaching

Lifting / Carrying

Up to 10 lbs.

10lbs to 50 lbs.

More than 50 lbs.

Pushing / Pulling

Up to 10 lbs.

10lbs to 50 lbs.

More than 50 lbs.

Use computer / keyboard

EDUCATION : Required : Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE : Required : Two years of grant management experience such as grant writing, grant submission and financial administration and one year of lead or supervisory experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one year basis. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and / or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred : Experience with Pre-Award. Experience with different agencies (NIH, CPRIT, etc). Experience with ClickGrants. Experience working with faculty members. Post-Award is a plus.

OTHER : Required : Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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