Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community committed to fostering an environment of care. They are seeking Grants Program Managers to support research activities by managing award funds, providing financial oversight, and ensuring compliance with grant terms.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and maintaining award funds and accounts
- Providing budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services
- Reviewing expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness
- Communicating grant terms and conditions to project teams with a focus on compliance
- Navigating multiple research administration systems and providing guidance to faculty and staff
- Anticipating and proactively addressing the needs of researchers
- Delivering excellent customer service and confidently managing high-stakes conversations around policy, compliance, and regulations
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)
- 3+ years of professional work experience, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and non-federal regulations to sponsored projects
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in research administration systems and comfort guiding others in their use
- Strong organizational, time, and project management skills; ability to perform under pressure with confidence
- Ability to provide mentorship to junior colleagues (senior-level)
- 3+ experience in higher education grants management, with strong knowledge of eRA systems, sponsor systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential
- Experience mentoring or training junior staff
- Graduate-level coursework in financial accounting or related areas
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