Research Grant Manager

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Research Grant Manager (RGM) provides comprehensive research grant services and oversees all aspects of sponsored program (research grant) activity at CUWAA. The RGM reports to the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) and collaborates proactively with the university Office of Advancement related to sponsored program activity.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Locate and communicate research funding opportunities for CUWAA faculty, staff and students
• Support research project and proposal development, as well as proposal processing, review and submission, award setup and monitoring
• Oversee contract and subaward review and post-award financial (budget) management including spend down and closeout, and time and effort reporting
• Collaborate proactively with the university business office to ensure accurate billing/invoicing for federal, state, and other research grants
• Oversee research annual grant reporting (internally and externally), maintain knowledge of federal regulations such as 2 CRF 200 Uniform Guidance, and monitor Concordia's continued eligibility for federal grants
• Develop and manage a grant dashboard for CUWAA leadership in collaboration with the Office of Advancement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations and policies governing sponsored research (e.g., Uniform Guidance).
• Strong leadership and management skills with experience managing budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex organizational environment and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines
• Experience with electronic research administration systems (e.g., Grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, etc.)
• Track record of securing and managing research grants and contracts
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, research administration, or related field; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sponsored programs/research grant administration

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.