Grant Program Manager - Muskegon Innovation Hub (Adjunct)

Grand Valley State University•Muskegon, MI

14d•$60,453 - $93,270•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating grant-funded activities associated with the Small Business Support Hub Grant. In this capacity, this position helps to develop and oversee the day-to-day management of all projects associated with the grant to meet project performance measures and deliverable outcomes in accordance with established program requirements. In addition, this position will also be required to submit all necessary grant reports as required by the funding organization. Funding for this position is secured through 12/31/26, and continuation is contingent on continued grant funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
Minimum five (5) years of experience managing projects in an educational, non-profit, or corporate setting.
Demonstrated initiative in pursuing knowledge and skills without external prompting.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent project management skills.
Skilled at handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
Ability to work independently according to established schedules and to complete assignments and projects, as per defined timelines.
Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential PII data.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
Ability to work evenings, holidays, or weekends as needed to meet deadline requirements and attend special events.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in managing or implementing grant-funded programs.
PMI CAPM or comparable
Experience with grant reporting and compliance
Master’s degree in business or related field.
Experience working in an institution of higher education.
Familiarity with team project collaboration tools such as Slack, Trello, and Basecamp

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit all necessary reports as required by the terms of the grant, including data collection from diverse sources, compilation, analysis, and grant report writing.
Evaluate project activities, performance measures, and deliverables on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to benchmark progress toward project and program goals.
Ensure compliance with grant organization policies and grant terms/conditions.
Establish and maintain effective communication to drive overall program development goals and objectives.
Communicate progress of grant project activities to internal and external audiences.
Coordinate required grant program meetings.
Serve on committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.