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Grants & Contracts Manager
Grants & Contracts ManagerChatham University seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative Grants & Contracts Manager to join the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP).
The Grants & Contracts Manager will oversee post-award operations, including award processing, financial tracking, invoicing, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse portfolio of active grants and contracts, ensuring projects remain aligned with approved budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Monitor compliance with sponsor terms, federal and state regulations, and institutional policies.
- Collaborate with the Business Office and departments to track grant-funded activities and collect data for reporting and audits.
- Maintain accurate records of all awards, amendments, and communications.
- Oversee post-award activities including budget management, reporting, and financial reconciliation.
- Prepare and submit required invoices, progress reports, and closeout documentation for sponsors.
- Process contract and award modifications, extensions, and terminations.
- Provide guidance to principal investigators and department staff on compliance, budgeting, and regulatory issues.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in expenditures or reporting in coordination with the Business Office.
- Ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions and adherence to sponsor and institutional policies.
- Maintain comprehensive and organized records for all grant-related documents, including proposals, award letters, reports, and amendments.
- Support internal data management within the ORSP; update databases, tracking tools, and CRM systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Research Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3-5 years of experience in grants or sponsored programs administration within higher education, research, or nonprofit sectors.
- Demonstrated experience with post-award management, financial oversight, and compliance monitoring.
- Familiarity with federal (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE), state, and private sponsor regulations and reporting systems.
- Strong understanding of project management principles and budget development.
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $72,000.
Applications accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is https://chatham.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ChathamUniversity/details/Grants---Contracts-Manager_JR00000415-1?q=grants) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:
- Cover Letter outlining your qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.
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