Grant Manager

Job Details

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

JOB TITLE

Grant Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Grants Manager is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of grant projects throughout the lifecycle, from proposal preparation to project closeout.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all stages of the grant lifecycle: proposal development, budget creation, contract implementation, award set-up, invoicing, payment applications, reporting, and close-out.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities based on the University’s mission and goals.
• Assist faculty/principal investigator (PI) in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals following sponsor guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or two or more years of experience in research administration at an institute of higher education; OR
• Three (3) years of direct experience in grant development and/or compliance experience working with federal, state and/or local agencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of sponsored research administration experience in a higher education setting or grant-related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated computer competency and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

TARGET HIRING SALARY: $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience.

LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Full-time/On-site