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 support

• Evaluate expenditures for compliance with allowability, allocability, and reasonableness

• Relay grant terms and conditions to project teams, emphasizing compliance

• Navigate various research administration systems and assist faculty and staff in their operation

• Anticipate and proactively meet the needs of researchers

• Provide exceptional customer service

• Handle critical discussions regarding policy, compliance, and regulations

• Work autonomously with minimal supervision while collaborating with the broader team

• Effectively balance competing priorities and deadlines in a professional manner

• Mentor junior colleagues at a senior level

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (or a relevant combination of education and experience)

• A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience

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

• Strong analytical abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in research administration systems

• Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills

• Ability to perform well under pressure

• Capacity to mentor junior colleagues for senior-level candidates

• Preferred for senior-level candidates: 3+ years in higher education grants management

• In-depth knowledge of eRA systems, sponsor systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential preferred

• Experience in mentoring or training junior staff preferred

• Graduate-level coursework in financial accounting or related fields preferred

• Cover letter and resume required

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work may be available based on candidate needs

• Coaching culture with regular, open, two-way feedback and development discussions

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment