Grant Manager

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Position Summary:

The Grant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of pre-award and post-award grant administration at the university. This role ensures compliance with university policies, funding agency regulations, and state laws. The Grant Manager plays a key role in budgeting, reporting, and monitoring grants, working closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to support research and programmatic funding.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Award Responsibilities:

·      Assist faculty and researchers in identifying funding opportunities

·      Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant proposals with the help of grant writer

·      Review grant applications for compliance with agency and university guidelines

·      Develop proposal budgets and ensure accurate documentation

·      Liaise with funding agencies during the application process

Post-Award Responsibilities:

·      Monitor awarded grants to ensure funds are used appropriately and within budget

·      Prepare financial and narrative reports for internal and external stakeholders

·      Ensure compliance with sponsor regulations and university policies

·      Manage grant modifications, extensions, and closeouts

·      Coordinate audits and resolve issues related to funding

Administrative and Financial Oversight:

·      Efficiently explore and use grant management software, databases, and digital tools to oversee the full grant lifecycle, including application tracking, compliance monitoring, reporting schedules, and documentation management

·      Maintain up-to-date records of all grant transactions and documentation

·      Advise researchers and administrators on grant-related policies

·      Train and support departments in grant processes and financial management

·      Collaborate with finance and legal teams to support contracts and sub-awards

Qualifications:

Education:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Education, Public Administration, or a related field.

·      Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

·      3–5 years of experience in grant administration or financial management, preferably in an academic or non-profit setting.

Core Competencies:

·      Essential and non-negotiable skills for this position:

·      Strong knowledge state and private grant regulations.

·      Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

·      Proficient in financial software and grant management systems

·      Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

·      Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

·      Knowledge of legal vetting and compliance.

To Apply:

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter, CV, and/or writing samples of successful grant proposals (if available) to tytiana.momin@jgu.edu.in