Grants Program Manager
Location
United States
Posted
6 hours ago
Salary
$70K - $100K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Grants Program Manager
University of Notre Dame
Role Description Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance is growing, and we’re looking for talented, mission-driven professionals to join our team as Grants Program Managers (GPMs)! We currently have three new positions available supporting Notre Dame’s world-class faculty, researchers, and research administrators across a variety of disciplines. If you’re a thoughtful problem solver who enjoys partnering with others to advance groundbreaking research, we’d love to connect with you. GPMs play a key role throughout the research lifecycle, supporting program activities by: - Monitoring and maintaining award funds and accounts. - Providing budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services. - Reviewing expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. - Communicating grant terms and conditions to project teams with a focus on compliance. - Navigating multiple research administration systems and providing guidance to faculty and staff. - Anticipating and proactively addressing the needs of researchers. - Delivering excellent customer service and confidently managing high-stakes conversations around policy, compliance, and regulations. The ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while also collaborating as part of a wider team, is essential to success. GPMs are expected to bring strong organizational, time management, and communication skills to balance competing priorities and deadlines with efficiency and professionalism. Notre Dame Research fully embraces the University’s coaching culture, fostering regular, open, two-way feedback and development conversations between employees and supervisors. We welcome applicants at varying stages of their careers, from early-career professionals to experienced research administrators. Titles and levels will be determined based on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience). - 3+ years of professional work experience, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and non-federal regulations to sponsored projects. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders. - Proficiency in research administration systems and comfort guiding others in their use. - Strong organizational, time, and project management skills; ability to perform under pressure with confidence. - Ability to provide mentorship to junior colleagues (senior-level). - Preferred Qualifications (for senior-level candidates): - 3+ experience in higher education grants management, with strong knowledge of eRA systems, sponsor systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements. - Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential. - Experience mentoring or training junior staff. - Graduate-level coursework in financial accounting or related areas. Requirements - To be considered for this role, please include a cover letter and resume. - Applications due by July 15, 2026. - Compensation Range: $70,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience. - Work Environment: Position may be based on Notre Dame’s campus in South Bend, Indiana, or may be structured as a remote role, depending on the needs of the candidate. Benefits - The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administration. - The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. - Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). - We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
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