"ATSU - Manager Sponsored Programs Projects MO"

Job Description

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking a full-time, exempt Post-Award Project Manager on the Kirksville, MO campus. This position reports to the Post-Award Assistant Director. This Post-Award Project Manager helps monitor grant-funded activities; and conducts data conversion, documentation, retention, and destruction, etc. related to a portfolio of sponsored projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand/monitor emerging state and federal compliance policies, grant guidance, statutes, and funding agency/source policies.
• Use logical systems to document and track travel costs, consultant hours, and other grant- related expenses in compliance with University and funder requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and consultants in the production, delivery, and assessment of project materials and activities.
• Facilitate the preparation of progress reports including the management of data, tables, spreadsheets, etc.
• Protect sensitive information (i.e., confidential, proprietary, intellectual property, etc.) and complete required certifications including, but not limited to, Financial Conflict of Interest, Protection of Human Subjects, HIPPA, FERPA, etc.
• Act as point for record retention, equipment monitoring, expiration and destruction of grant files in closed projects while working closely with the Internal Grants manager.
• Lead and support the transition of grant files from physical format to an electronic grants management system, acting as lead contact for training and implementation for all users.
• Assist with general creation/proofing/editing of various internal SP documents, proposals, and policies.
• Conduct requested research from other SP team members.
• Be accountable to project leaders, the Office of Sponsored Programs, and ultimately external sponsors.
• Travel for project-related meetings, events, and assignments on occasion.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• College degree required.
• Have experience with project/grants management, budgeting/accounting, data tracking/ assessment, competitive/technical writing, program development, proofreading, and editing.
• Excelling in a highly productive and sometimes stressful environment.
• Working independently and in a team environment.
• Managing multiple deadlines and priorities. Familiarity with higher education/academic medicine and/or health care would be beneficial.
• Previous publishing/writing desirable but not required.
• Must be versatile and organized.
• Self-starter, shows initiative, assertive but tactful.
• Highly resourceful in finding information/connections with professional ability to interact in a flexible and positive manner both within the University and externally.
• Committed to advancing ATSU's mission and grant-funded obligations with integrity.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.