Grant Manager

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Position Information

Announcement Number	STAFF – VA – 22397
For questions regarding this position, please contact:	Wanda McCarthy at (406) 994-4611 or wanda.mccarthy@montana.edu .
Classification Title	Program Mgr
Working Title	Grant Manager
Brief Position Overview	The Grant Manager coordinates administrative and accounting functions for pre and post research activities by managing a defined portfolio of departmental research grant funds.
Position Number	4M0477
Department	Office of Sponsored Programs Admin
Division	Office of Research and Economic Development
Appointment Type	Classified
Contract Term	Fiscal Year
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FLSA	Exempt
Union Affiliation	Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE	1.0
Benefits Eligible	Eligible
Salary	Minimum of $24.388 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type	Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type	Open

Position Details

General Statement	The Office of Sponsored Programs serves as the central administrative entity responsible for approving research proposals to federal, state and private sponsors for external research funding and implementing awards resulting from these proposals, including associated regulatory and financial requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities	The Grant Manager coordinates administrative and accounting functions for pre and post research award activities by managing a defined portfolio of departmental research grants funds including the following responsibilities: Proposal review, award review-negotiation and establishing the grant number. Financial reporting, invoicing and payment management. Allowable costs, transfers, and budget maintenance. Agreement compliance and grant closeout process. Providing excellent service to MSU faculty, staff and students by being proactive in avoiding and resolving problems.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Management, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Progressively responsible fiscal management level experience. Demonstrated experience working with standard administrative procedures and accounting principles, practices, and techniques. High level of skill with Windows-based computer applications in financial management, business operations, project management, communications, and personal productivity.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	Demonstrated technical expertise in grants and contracts, especially federal. Familiarity with state and federal regulations including OMB Uniform Guidance Circular. Experience using Banner software in a university environment. Certified Research Administrator from the RACC.
The Successful Candidate Will	Possess excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills. Be able to execute multiple tasks and respond to multiple demands. Perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy. Respond to rapid change and utilize new technologies. Work effectively in a fast paced, team oriented environment. Provide extraordinary customer service.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information	This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	Upon completion of a successful search.
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Applications will be:	Screening of applications will begin on June 22, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement	Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html . In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html . MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html .

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