East Tennessee State University Johnson City , TN 37604
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Information
Job Title Grants and Research Manager Department Office of the Dean, Clemmer College - 23000 Pay Grade 11 Job Category Administrative Job Summary
The Clemmer College of Education and Human Development (CCEHD) is seeking applicants for a Grants and Research Manager.
The Grants and Research Manager joins a dynamic team and supports CCEHD by overseeing and supporting the collegewide research and contracts operations. This position is a liaison among faculty principal investigators, university offices, and funding agency personnel. This position maintains knowledge of federal, state, and foundation grant requirements and management systems and consults and coordinates with university offices/departments in managing the post-award process. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Grants and Research and the Assistant Dean of Fiscal Affairs and Administration on behalf of the college dean.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
Paid time off & leave
17 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Access to University facilities and services and much more!
Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of grant and contract regulations including those that govern the management of federal funds.
Knowledge of Sponsored Programs Administration.
Knowledge of grant administration.
Knowledge of the research process.
Knowledge of budget management, budgetary processes, and financial analysis.
Knowledge of computers and related software applications and systems.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures and grant policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate research information to various audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other university units and with external agencies.
Ability to handle detailed work with accuracy and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to deal with high-demand times throughout the year.
Ability to engage in effective listening and dialogue with a variety of faculty and staff as well as external individuals.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Two (2) years of relevant work experience in post-award administration, research administration, sponsored project administration, or fiscal management.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.
Experience working in an academic research organization.
Experience in electronic research administration systems (InfoEd, Kuali, ITWorks, etc)
Salary
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number AS01381P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No FLSA Status Exempt Open Date 06/18/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
East Tennessee State University