IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Grants Manager’s primary role is to manage and oversee sponsored research for the College for Community Health.  The grants manager facilitates active grant funding through external funding sources. This position works closely with faculty members to determine their research interests, identifies and pursues external funding opportunities, provides professional development and support for faculty/staff in all aspects of the grants process, and coordinates all aspects of grant and external fund development, including assisting and guiding researchers with grant administration and budget preparation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet with faculty/staff members to ascertain interests and discuss opportunities for research and grants.

Provide guidance and interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements; review proposals for compliance with policies, regulations, and procedures, and facilitate documentation requirements.

Foster a culture of grant-seeking in the College.

Identify promising funding sources and opportunities for specific research projects or initiatives.

Research professional development opportunities to support and cultivate faculty scholarship.

Partner with the Associate Deans for Academic Affairs to create and maintain a faculty research database.

Facilitate opportunities for collaboration by identifying potential collaborations within the college and across the University.

Organize and lead grant program information sessions.

Provide support in all phases of grant development, including generating ideas, understanding RFPs, writing proposals, managing budgets, administering grants, and writing reports.

Assist in proposal development and preparation, including providing common boilerplate text, assisting in the development of program narratives, analyzing and editing content to ensure compliance with RFP requirements and evaluation criteria, and assisting in budget preparation.

Provide editing assistance to faculty and staff writing proposals, including reading through proposals for general grammar and adherence to the particular guidelines of the agency (i.e. NIH) and/or requirements of the RFP to increase the competitiveness of proposals.

Supervise Post Award Facilitator(s).

Collaborate with principal investigators, project directors, and other university offices with pre and post-award matters.

Assemble the final proposal package for submission to the Office of Sponsored Programs for submission to the funding agency.

Serve as a conduit for communication and liaison with other University Research and Development Office, funding agencies, and program officers. 

Attend technical assistance meetings related to RFPs to be fully informed about funding priorities and the process for seeking funding.

Attend College meetings and departmental meetings upon request.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Master’s degree from an accredited university in higher education or management/administration.

Minimum four (4) years of successful proposal writing and grant administration, preferred experiences in the fields of human services.

Experience with funding agencies and/or foundations including NSF, NIH, and human services foundations.

Experience with electronic research submission protocols and excellent computer skills.

Experience with preparing and managing budgets.

Customer service orientation with problem-solving and self-initiative skills.

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply established university, college, and departmental regulations, policies, and procedures.

Strong oral and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED:

Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds and talents.

Knowledge of higher education and P-12 educational settings.

Knowledge of accounting.

Proficient with technology: including word processing, spreadsheets, Google Suite

Knowledge of data management and business administration practices and procedures. 

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

College for Community Health

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

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Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/