Grants Manager
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Earth Marine Environmt Sci-318000

Career Area :

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date:

10/15/2024

Application Deadline:

10/28/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Grants Manager

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

00061605

Vacancy ID:

NF0008588

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$60,000 - $68,277

Proposed Start Date:

11/01/2024

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

This position is located in Morehead City, NC. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. Interested applicants must reside within a reasonable community distance to Morehead City and have the ability to meet onsite schedule requirements.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences (EMES) at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good. We support a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster diverse identities and perspectives, and encourage collaboration with all segments of society.

Position Summary:

The Contracts and Grants Coordinator is responsible for generally managing and providing direction, guidance, and leadership related to pre-award and post-award contract and grant activities within the Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences. The selected candidate will play a critical role in meeting the proposal development and grants management needs of assigned faculty within the department while also serving as a contact for faculty and staff regarding university and sponsor policies, processes, rules, and regulations. This position is expected to perform high level tasks related to budgeting, proposal preparation, reporting, and overall grants management on a broad scale for many funding agencies, ranging from large, complex proposals and projects involving multiple faculty and departments at UNC and/or multiple collaborative universities (including subcontractors and/or consultants) to smaller, single investigator awards or application submissions for student fellowships.

The Contracts and Grants Coordinator will:

- Take lead responsibility for planning and coordinating all contract and grant proposal submissions for assigned faculty in the department

- Assist with proposal development, including the estimation of project costs and the preparation of project budgets

- Prepare and submit proposal packages in university and sponsor systems- Ensure compliance with sponsor terms and conditions

- Manage, monitor, track, and report on post-award activities

- Resolve post-award issues by working closely with departmental and university post-award staff

- Serve as the subject matter expert within the department for pre-award and post-award business processes.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

It is necessary for the candidate to demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge and experience working with pre- and post-award financial management from a variety of sponsors.
- Extensive experience with calculating payroll and forecasting.
- Thorough understanding of how to interpret regulations and guidelines from a wide variety of funding agencies and use the funding mechanism required by those agencies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
- Extensive experience creating spreadsheets and developing formulas in Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to perform work with a high degree of autonomy, accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

- Three or more years of experience with financial management of sponsored research (pre- and post-award).
- Previous experience with UNC-CH systems (e.g., CAYUSE, RAMSeS, ConnectCarolina, Infoporte).
- Experience with State, F&A, trust, and other fund types.
- Experience with financial and pre-/post-award management workflow tools.
- Experience managing funds and awards for multiple principal investigators across multiple units.
- Experience with shadow accounting.
- Experience with electronic personnel salary source management.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), and/or Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) credentials.
- Experience managing or providing work direction to peers and clients/customers.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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