Grants Manager

The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research • New York, NY

289d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Grants Manager positions. The Grants Managers are focused on supporting the core business of grantmaking and grants administration and play a critical role in the Research Operations department. The department has a unique vantage point across the organization as we partner with programmatic teams and collaborate closely with finance, technology, and various other departments to facilitate grantmaking, project and program management in support of the Foundation's mission. These roles oversee and manage a portfolio of grants and projects, acting as a primary liaison between internal staff and external stakeholders including researchers, universities, private-public partnerships, and multi-partner consortia. These positions are central to ensure high quality user experiences for the Foundation's research community and efficient/effective grants and project administration. The Foundation is hiring three Grants Managers to join the team. These are hybrid-flex positions that will require in-person attendance on a semi-regular basis at MJFF's office in New York City.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grants management and managing a diverse grant portfolio
• Knowledge of project management, operations, grants administration or combination thereof
• Knowledge of grant management systems, comfortable utilizing multiple communication/collaboration tools, platforms, and project management software applications
• Excellent time and meeting management skills, ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exhibit exceptional attention to detail, considering how each detail contributes to the broader picture
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Demonstrate the capability to work efficiently both autonomously and collaboratively as a valuable team member, including reporting to cross-functional managers
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to adapt when necessary; comfortable with ambiguity and flexible to changing business dynamics and priorities
• Proficient with MS Office and other related tools

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of a grant, including award administration, reporting, modifications, terminations, and/or closures
• Prepare all grant-related correspondence including agreements, payment schedules, and/or reporting requirements
• Provide compliance-based review of budgets, financial statements, and expense and progress reports to ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to grantmaking
• Maintain the integrity of systems of record to accurately track and communicate award progress in real-time (e.g. grants management system, internal fileshare, etc.)
• Coordinate all pre-award activities associated with grantmaking, including program launch, application submission, peer review, and public announcement(s) of funding decisions
• Steward and support scientific and/or programmatic staff in the development and execution of the Foundation's funding programs, including troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Ensure the Foundation's best practices and rigorous project management methods are employed in designing, developing, and/or executing internal projects
• Leverage project management experience to support complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Foundation's Strategic Research Agenda and related programs/respective portfolios
• Coordinate and manage the Foundation's committees, working groups, and multi-partner consortia by working closely with internal and external collaborators to develop agendas, coordinate logistics, prepare materials for discussions, circulate minutes, chair meetings as needed, and support execution of follow-up items/next steps
• Proactively communicate foundation processes and procedures to grantees, applicants, and other external stakeholders
• Liaise between internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operational management of research grants and projects
• Serve as educator, trainer, and partner for new hires and existing colleagues
• Routinely review and recommend best practices to improve workflow and systems efficiency
• Contribute to operational planning discussions and annual planning processes

Benefits

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 Vacation days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work
• Discretionary bonus on an annual basis
• Staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations