Position Summary

The Grants Manager provides technical and administrative support to secure external funding in support of Franklin Pierce University’s institutional priorities and faculty research, scholarship, and creative activity. This position is responsible for pre‑proposal and post‑award activities for institutional, faculty‑led, and departmental grants from public and private sector agencies.

Working collaboratively with faculty, senior leadership, and institutional partners, particularly the Office of the President and University Advancement, the Grants Manager supports the full grant lifecycle across the University. This includes identifying funding opportunities aligned with strategic priorities; supporting proposal development; facilitating compliant budget development and institutional approvals; and ensuring adherence to sponsor and University requirements.

The Grants Manager ensures that grant processes, documentation, and implementation are executed professionally, efficiently, and on schedule, while strengthening partnerships across University and reducing administrative burden on faculty and staff.

Responsible for Identifying external funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities, academic initiatives, and faculty research Assessing eligibility requirements at institutional, departmental, and faculty investigator levels Developing and submitting institutional and multi‑departmental grant proposals in collaboration with senior leadership Supporting for faculty proposal development from concept through submission Collaborating with academic administration and finance offices to develop compliant and sustainable grant budgets Managing proposal submissions, including internal reviews and approvals Monitoring awarded grants and preparing required reports and sponsor documentation Serving as a central resource for faculty and administrators on grant policies, procedures, and best practices

Role-Specific Knowledge / Experience

• Project management skills supporting both institutional and faculty‑led grants
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and academic administrators
• Understanding of the research and institutional grant lifecycle
• Analytical skills supporting appropriate use of funds and compliance
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with faculty and administrators

Common Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and private grant regulations
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or public‑sector grant environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web‑based grant management systems

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2+ years of grants management experience preferred. Experience supporting institutional grants, faculty research, or strategic initiatives in higher education preferred.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE: Generally, the hours for this exempt position are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during normal office hours, but the employee must be flexible to meet the department's needs.

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

POSITION REPORTS TO: Academic Affairs

MONTHS: 12