Grants Manager

Overview

Overview of Grants Manager

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Grants Manager to join our Sponsored Programs department.  The primary purpose of this job is to independently service a portfolio of externally funded grants and ensure the university upholds the highest standards of fiscal compliance.  The grant portfolio value one manages may range between $5 million and $20 million annually.

Click here to learn more about our Sponsored Programs department.

Duties and Responsibilities of Grants Manager

• Independently manage Purdue University Northwest (PNW) grants portfolio from set up to post-closing audit.
• Ensure PNW policies and processes are aligned with Purdue-West Lafayette (PUWL), State, Federal, and sponsor requirements and policies.
• Stay up to date with relevant grant-related developments and policies.
• Work with PUWL Sponsored Program Services to establish new accounts.
• Meet with Principal Investigators (PIs) and grant staff to guide them through the grant administration processes and policies.  
• Approve expenses on grants. 
• Manage payroll on grants and process effort reports.
• Manage other research administration processes, such as Notices to Proceed, Prior Approvals, and No Cost Extensions.   
• Monitor and clear overdrafts monthly.
• Provide grant projections and monthly reports to PIs, project personnel, sponsors, and other parties as needed.
• Ensure appropriate rates are used and that regulatory requirements are met throughout the project (IRB, risk management, IACUC, lab safety, etc.)
• Prepare cost transfers as needed. 
• Reconcile accounts before closing. 
• Manage internal and external audits as needed. 
• Manage all other research administration processes for PNW. 
• Provide grant reports for PNW, PUWL, or sponsors as needed.
• Hold research administration training sessions.

Benefits of Grants Manager

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year, plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse, and dependent children at any Purdue campus
   

For more information on our excellent benefits package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.

PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores.  You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

Education of Grants Manager

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred degree in Business, Higher Education, Research Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience of Grants Manager

• Two years of finance or budget experience in research, higher education, medical, or related fields.

Core Competencies of Grants Manager

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills. 
• Good judgment, analytical problem-solving ability, attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment
• Ability to provide high-quality service in a timely manner
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently, take initiative, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work the hours necessary to complete the job
• Must have strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Office (Excel) skills
• Certified Research Administrator preferred.

Additional Information

Professional references will be verified before any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and a motor vehicle records check, if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.