Grant Post-Award Manager - Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor
Mequon, WI
About the Job
Concordia 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 Grant Post-Award Manager is both a collaborator and central resource for faculty and staff to seek external funding for programs, capital and strategic initiatives as communicated and facilitated within the strategic plan adopted by university leadership.
Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Director is a knowledgeable, approachable and flexible professional who is has the ability to work with people and complete work within deadline and under significant time pressure.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate grant post award duties with the Advancement support team and business office to create a spending plan/request for restricted account for each award to ensure that grant funding is designated and provided appropriate oversight for spend down
- Coordinate grant launch meeting with PI to inform the grants management process
- Prepare progress reports as required by foundation, state and / or federal grant agreements
- Work with PIs to revise budget, changes in PIs and request grant extensions or a repurpose for funding
- Ensure maximum efficiency in spend and compliance of all grant funding to the organization.
- Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Grant writing and administration experience in a higher education setting
- Familiarity with federal, state and private foundation funder programs and guidelines
- Experience in proposal budget preparation
- Familiarity with federal grant submission (grants.gov, HRSA, etc.)
- Project management experience and strong time management abilities
- Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree is required and at least five years of experience in grant management.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, salary exempt position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or 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)
Compensation and Benefit Details
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.