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Grants Manager II

Employer
Appalachian State University
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 22, 2025
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Grants Manager II

Department: Office of Research and Innovation- 282000

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License/Certification Required


Essential Job Functions
Sponsored Programs is a full-service support unit assisting faculty and staff with the application, receipt, and management of extramural support for research, service, creative, and other projects. One of 5 units reporting to the Office of Research and Innovation, the Sponsored Programs team actively contributes to the University's efforts to organize and give strategic direction to the research program in support of the University mission. The unit provides signature authority for sponsored program activities and serves as a liaison with institutional sponsors. Team members work closely with faculty, staff, and academic and administrative personnel. Moreover, this team manages the institutional repository for the submission of data and documents. Sponsored Programs strives to create a collaborative environment where engaged Principle Investigators/Project Directors (PI/PDs) can flourish and to promote public visibility of the University's sponsored project activities.

Reporting to the Director of Sponsored Programs, the Grants Manager will function at an autonomous level with provided training, mentorship and documentation for guidance.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
  • Manage all aspects of the life of a project from proposal submission to closeout for an assigned set of departments, ensure transparent communications, timely responses, reporting function and data management with strong attention to detail delivered at every step.
  • Support proposal management tasks in the Sponsored Programs office, serving a select set of departments.
  • Proposal preparation/submission, programmatic oversight.
  • Assist faculty and staff with the interpretation of sponsor terms and conditions, policies, procedures, and program guidelines.
  • Negotiate contract/agreement modifications or quotations and assist with the timely issuance of sub-awards or service agreements.
  • Assist with the creation and presentation of local training programs.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, managing one's time effectively in a team environment
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to gain knowledge of the university, state and sponsor programs, regulations and guidelines


Preferred Qualifications
  • 1 year of relevant experience working with federal, state, etc. funded programs
  • Knowledge of federal guidelines and compliance issues related to sponsored programs
  • Relevant experience with grant and contract management


Work Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm weekly. The successful candidate may be required to work additional or modified hours to fulfill job responsibilities. Travel will be required from time to time for training purposes and as mandated by duties.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $54,874-$57,762
Closing Date: 2/13/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49426

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.


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