Grants Manager

Minnesota State • Moorhead, MN

446d • $61,942 - $91,146

About The Position

The Grants Manager at Minnesota State University, Moorhead (MSUM) is responsible for overseeing grant-funded programs, focusing on process improvement and financial management. This role involves managing a portfolio of sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor requirements, and providing guidance to staff and principal investigators. The Grants Manager plays a key role in the university's Grant and Sponsored Programs Office (GSPO), facilitating proposal development, award management, and financial analysis to support the successful execution of grant projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Education, Communications, or a related field.
• 1 year of professional experience in proposal development, editorial work, and/or grants management in an education or nonprofit setting.
• Ability to read, analyze, and comprehend guidelines.
• Working knowledge of basic budgetary accounting and strong analytical skills.
• Experience managing small to large scale projects/programs/events.
• Attention to detail, effective organization, and time management skills.
• Human relations/interpersonal skills and successful experience with conflict management.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP).
• 2 years of professional experience in proposal development, editorial work, and/or grants management in an education or nonprofit setting.
• Financial/budgetary experience.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal grant accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant projects in collaboration with faculty, staff, business partners, and external individuals/groups.
• Provide authoritative advice and support in proposal development and submission.
• Serve as a liaison between principal investigators, funding agencies, and university departments.
• Complete required grant reporting and maintain effective communication with all interested parties.
• Manage and monitor the budget position of grants and sponsored programs.
• Provide project management guidance on grant performance and best practices.
• Create comprehensive workplans to meet project goals and maximize productivity.
• Stay informed of changing funding opportunities and compliance requirements.
• Write, update, and maintain grant resources for principal investigators.
• Develop the Grants and Sponsored Programs Office (GSPO) Annual Report.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans
• Pre-tax medical and dental expense accounts
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree