Grants Program Manager

The Grants Program Manager plays a key role in supporting program activities throughout the research lifecycle, including monitoring award funds, providing budgeting and financial oversight, and communicating grant terms and conditions. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills to balance competing priorities and deadlines. The Grants Program Manager will work independently with minimal oversight, while also collaborating as part of a wider team.

What You Will Do

Monitor and maintain award funds and accounts, provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services, review expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness, communicate grant terms and conditions to project teams, navigate multiple research administration systems, and deliver excellent customer service.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Grants Program Manager will be a thoughtful problem solver who enjoys partnering with others to advance groundbreaking research. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)
• 3+ years of professional work experience, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and non-federal regulations to sponsored projects
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in research administration systems and comfort guiding others in their use
• Strong organizational, time, and project management skills; ability to perform under pressure with confidence

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $70,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven community with a deep sense of belonging and a culture that prioritizes well-being
• Chance to grow your career while being a force for good in the world