Business Manager-(National Center for Infrastructure Transformation - NCIT)
About The Position
The Business Manager will support the National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) at Prairie View A&M University by carrying out grant and program management, licensing and intellectual property support, and general business operations. The position works under the supervision of the NCIT Director and manages the full lifecycle of grants, including pre-award and post-award activities. It provides guidance to principal investigators and functional support teams on university licensing and intellectual property management, and supports NCIT’s mission through independent, discreet, and critical work. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment depends on renewal of that funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range. The role is located in Prairie View, Texas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Five years of related experience in business, accounting, or personnel operations, including some supervisory experience.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others and within a team.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in an applicable field.
- Seven years of related experience.
- Two years of specialized experience in pre-award and post-award grant management.
- Two years of related experience in technology transfer, commercialization, patents, and intellectual property.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential or Proposal Writing Certification.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
- Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret policies and procedures.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate funding opportunities, including Notices of Funding Opportunity, Notices of Funding Availability, Requests for Proposals, and Requests for Applications, and meet application deadlines, including those issued with minimal notice.
- Write and develop grant proposals and coordinate their submission with the Office of Sponsored Research.
- Provide management, logistical support, and guidance in preparing proposals, award documents, and sponsored agreements, and in negotiations, consistent with sponsor guidelines, Uniform Guidance, and university and Texas A&M University System policies and procedures.
- Perform technical training, research, policy planning, program assessment, workshop development, and administrative activities.
- Plan, conduct, or coordinate technology transfer, commercialization, patent, licensing, and intellectual property tasks.
- Administer and manage programs, and provide consulting services and technical assistance for program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Prepare, identify, analyze, and collect data for operational and special reports.
- Develop and maintain financial accounts and budget documents, as needed.
- Analyze internal processes and operations and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
