Grants Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage award funds and accounts.

• Offer budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services.

• Evaluate expenditures for compliance, allocability, and appropriateness.

• Relay grant terms and conditions to project teams, emphasizing adherence to regulations.

• Navigate research administration systems while assisting faculty and staff in their usage.

• Anticipate and proactively meet the needs of researchers.

• Provide exemplary customer service.

• Handle significant discussions regarding policy, compliance, and regulatory matters.

• Operate independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with the broader team.

• Effectively and professionally manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Engage in regular feedback and development discussions with supervisors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Over 3 years of professional work experience.

• Capability to interpret and apply federal and non-federal regulations to sponsored projects.

• Strong analytical abilities and the skill to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to professionally engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Proficiency in research administration systems.

• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

• Competence to perform under pressure with assurance.

• Ability to mentor junior colleagues for senior-level candidates.

• Preferred senior-level qualifications include: over 3 years in higher education grants management; familiarity with eRA systems, sponsor systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements; Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential; experience in mentoring or training junior staff; graduate-level coursework in financial accounting or related disciplines.

• A cover letter and resume are required.

• Must be able to work from the Notre Dame campus in South Bend, Indiana, or remotely based on role arrangement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work may be an option depending on candidate needs.

• A coaching culture that promotes regular, open, two-way feedback and development discussions.

• Opportunities for career growth.

• A mission-driven, supportive work environment.

• University Equal Opportunity Employer.