Grants and Financial Manager
Overview
Grants and Financial Manager Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Brown University | Providence, Rhode Island
Summary
The Grants & Financial Manager independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration, both financial and administrative, and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for the sponsored projects. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management, subcontract administration, and financial analysis. This position is the administrative liaison between the MMI Department, BMRA, OSP, collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies and principal investigators (PIs). The incumbent has a broad scope of responsibilities and knowledgeable of research administration, including financial matters. Lead the work of administrative staff members in the department to maximize efficiency.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Science, Engineering or Math field is preferred.
3-5 years of experience in research administration or financial/budgeting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with proposal preparation with federal and non-federal grants and using the Coeus grants management (or similar) system preferred
Knowledge of pre and post administration of research contracts and grants, including familiarity with NIH grants policy statement, OMB Circulars A110, A21 and A133 and related grant management requirements preferred
Higher-Education or non-profit work experience preferred
Job Competencies
Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
Excellent financial analytical ability
Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership, and training opportunities
Highly proficient in MS Excel applications (data manipulations); PowerPoint, Word, database application (FileMaker or similar), Google applications, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and general computing skills required
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner
Strong organizational, administrative, file management, time management and critical thinking skills
Ability to work with a diverse population and handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment
Flexible, service-oriented and resourceful
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidential material and professional demeanor required
Proven accounting skills/experience required including the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Willingness and interest to continue learning
BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work and must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
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Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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