Grants Manager

The University invites applications from highly motivated candidates with interests and skills in science administration for the position of Grants - Manager (Grants Administration). The Grants - Manager will be part of the Deans office of Research and Partnerships and will work closely with the Dean and Associate Dean.

Purpose of the role

Identify opportunities, design and develop strategies to support the grants administration process at the University. Provide support to faculty members in managing, writing new grant proposals, liaison with granting agencies and finding new sources of funding. Ensuring compliance, following the grantor's guidelines. Conducting workshops in grants writing and management. To provide support to the other activities of Dean office of Research.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Award

• Identify new funding opportunities and sources that align with the University's mission.
• Maintain and update the funding database and share the details of new grant options with faculty members.
• Assist faculty in developing and submitting proposals, ensuring compliance with the sponsoring agency’s requirements.
• Provide training to the new faculty on grants management and Proposal writing.

Post-Award

• Monitoring fund flow, timely submission of reports, and statement of accounts for extramural grants.
• Provide support to faculty members and researchers for effective utilization of grants by navigating internal processes.
• Collaborate and liaise with administration, finance, and other relevant departments for implementation of the grant

Other

• Maintain accurate records of grant applications, awards, and other relevant documentation.
• Develop strategies that can improve and optimize grant administration processes.
• Constant engagement with sponsoring/granting bodies (Government / Private).
• Maintaining and building relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, national, and international level.
• Facilitate collaborations with industry and contract research opportunities.
• To provide support to other activities of the Dean Research office.

Qualifications

Master / PhD in any Science subject

Skills & Competencies

• Project management skills
• Budgeting and accounting experience including Tally and ERP
• Knowledge of auditing policies
• Knowledge of donor agencies
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Professional individual who is well-presented at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work and communicate across a variety of demographics
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to engage, build professional relationships and collaborate with Internal and external stake holders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to exercise professional Discretion, intelligence and confidentiality
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks and execute them timely
• Attention to detail
• Overall 10-15 yrs of prior work experience. Experience of working in Academic sector at a University level is preferred.