Grants Manager

Employer: Princeton University

Location: Princeton, NJ United States

Last Updated: 11/16/2010



Requisition Number 1000815

Job Title Grants Manager

Department Electrical Engineering - 170

Position Summary The Department of Electrical Engineering seeks a Grants Manager to be responsible for managing the financial operation and administration for a designated group of faculty members. The Grants Manager will report to the Department Manager and have the following responsibilities:

-Manage the current research funding allocation of $12M spanning 3 cost centers with approximately 11 faculty, 2 office staff, 14 research staff and 60 graduate students

- Responsible for all aspects of pre- and post-award grant administration using the COEUS grants management system, including preparation of budget and proposal packages and ensure all University and sponsor guidelines and deadlines are met

- Oversee sponsor reporting requirements and ensure all reports are submitted on time

- Prepare and present to faculty with monthly projections on all project grants

- Ensure financial integrity of the department with accurate and timely accounts reconciliation and approve travel vouchers, invoices, procurements, reimbursements to employees and students, credit card activities with proper justification

- Supervise and develop faculty assistants who provide financial and administrative support to the faculty, researchers, post-docs and graduate students

- Serve as liaisons among faculty, staff, technical staff, students, administration, and service departments of the University

- Assist Department Manager in projects and duties as needed

- Work with other Grants Managers and Business Manager in the dept. as a team and provide coverage for each other when needed

Essential Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in business or related field, OR equivalent experience

- 3-5 years of relevant work experience

- Knowledge of budget development, financial analysis and reporting, accounting procedures and reconciliations

- 3 years of supervisory experience

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Advanced Microsoft Office applications especially in Excel to create worksheets and graphs

- Ability to work independently and simultaneously on multiple projects, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced teamwork environment

Preferred Qualifications - Experience in managing and administration of sponsored research and grant proposals and familiarity with OMB regulations and federal compliances

- Knowledge of NSF, ONR, DOE, DARPA, NIH guidelines

- Prior work experience in higher education or related field

- Experience with University Financial systems (COEUS, Information Warehouse, People Soft)

Directory Title Grants Manager

Job Function Administrative or Professional

Grade ADM 040

Standard Hours Not Applicable

Full-time/Part-time Full Time

Actual Hours per Week, if casual hourly

Pay Rate, if Casual Hourly

Work Schedule, if other than standard hours

Eligible for Overtime No

Benefits Eligible Yes

Union Code Not Applicable

Education Required Bachelor's Degree

Application Deadline Open Until Filled or See Position Summary.

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