Grants Manager

Working Title: Grants Manager

State Role Title: Education Support Spec II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Department: 100179 - Financial Aid and Scholarships

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $43,000 - $47,183

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 06/21/2024

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

James Madison University is accepting applications for a Grants Specialist to support JMU's mission and the goals of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships by managing and delivering grant funds in a timely manner and promoting student learning by educating students about financial aid policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) program, the College Transfer Grant (CTG) program, and all non-Virginia state grant programs. This includes certifying rosters, verifying eligibility according to program requirements, and coordinating disbursements with the University Business Office.

Serves as primary point of contact for the Office of International Programs. Establishes budgets for studies abroad participants in James Madison University sponsored programs and adjusts financial aid packages accordingly. Counsels students and parents about financial aid policies and procedures pertaining to studies abroad.

Counsels students and parents regarding all aspects of financial aid. Demonstrates a broad understanding of financial aid policies and procedures. Helps with Phone Service.

Manages the summer financial aid email box.

Develops and implements new policies and procedures and update existing ones to further utilize technological advances and address the changing needs of the out-of-state grant and non-discretionary Virginia grant programs.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of federal and state policies in relation to student financial assistance

• Fluency in the Windows computer operating environment and Microsoft Office, with a particular focus on Word and Excel

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Student Information System is beneficial, but not required

• Good typing/data entry skills

• Polished telephone and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.