Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

12/16/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128320

Position Title

Assistant Director for Grants Operations

Department this Position Reports to

Provost Administration - GrantGPS

Hiring Range Minimum

Please Inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Please inquire.

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
Dartmouth Hall
Dartmouth College

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Assistant Director coordinates internal and external operations for GrantGPS, ensuring excellent service for all grantseekers and strengthening connections to campus offices that support scholarship, including Office of Sponsored Projects ( OSP ), Office of Corporate and Foundations Relations ( CFR ), Technology Transfer Office ( TTO ), Dartmouth Health’s Office of Research Operations ( ORO ), and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Helps GrantGPS senior directors to catalyze grant-funded research and scholarship in keeping with faculty needs, with a focus on supporting post-doctoral students, monitoring Academic Analytics for emerging trends, the Fulbright program, and creating a pipeline for faculty professional awards.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Master’s in pertinent field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six or more years of experience in program or project management, preferably in an academic environment.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing grant proposals in a non-profit or academic environment.
• Knowledge of the systems and processes of university research and scholarship, especially the creation and maintenance of databases.
• Demonstrated exceptional research, writing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills; excellent organizational and decision-making skills and the ability display initiative.
• Demonstrated experience in tracking, reporting, and record-keeping to maintain a proactive and organized office environment.
• Analytical and communications skills to develop and implement programs and materials.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in a pertinent field. PhD preferred.
• Strong preference for experience working in higher education.
• Extensive prior experience with preparing grant proposals in an academic environment.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Charlotte Bacon

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Charlotte Bacon, Assistant Vice Provost for Research Development and Alliances

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/66727

Key Accountabilities

Description

Grants Operations Coordination– Initiates, develops, and sustains relationships with Dartmouth and Dartmouth Health departments responsible for supporting grant funding; redesigns and maintains database of GPS clientele, funding opportunities, including tracking and reporting out on GPS submissions, support, and wins quarterly. Develops and maintains relationships with broad array of external editors, graphic designers, and reviewers across disciplines. Serves as manager and representative for GPS for interactions with college-wide resources in support of the grantseeking and submission process, including administrative and professional-development activities.

Percentage Of Time

60

Description

Research Development Support –works with senior associate directors to manage clients across disciplines, with a particular focus on supporting post doctoral students in all fields, the Fulbright program, Academic Analytics, and supporting faculty members as they seek extramural membership in professional societies, awards, and prizes.

Percentage Of Time

40

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * If you answered, 'Internal Employee Referral' or 'Other' to the above question, please specify here:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. These positions will be based out of EDs, county jails, and/or fire departments in Belknap, Cheshire, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham or Strafford counties. These positions will require travel to Dartmouth College in Lebanon, NH. What is your preferred location of employment for this position?
   • Belknap, NH
   • Cheshire, NH
   • Grafton, NH
   • Hillsborough, NH
   • Merrimack, NH
   • Rockingham, NH
   • Strafford, NH
   • No Preference

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae