Kansas Staffing
Grant Manager
The Office of Research Award Management Grant Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all sponsored awards funded by federal, state, and private funds. This position manages the day-to-day post-award research administration activities and supervises post award research administration staff performing award management tasks and working closely with investigators, other research administrators and central office staff. This full-time position is responsible for building relationships with the units and PIs served, supervising the daily post-award research administration business processes, interacting with SSC finance and HR on post-award related issues, and supporting a culture centered on delivering excellent customer service. This position ensures that award management Grant Officers and Grant Coordinators provide timely and professional services that support and enhance the research goals of the units served. The Grant Manager is expected to maintain successful relationships and frequent communication with Directors, Chairs and PIs of academic or research units. The Grant Manager makes decisions on duty assignments to ensure that the method of processing post-award research administration transactions is compliant with University, State and Federal Guidelines. This position is also responsible for establishing and monitoring internal control procedures. This position reports to the Associate Director, Award Management. It is the Grant Manager's duty to work with the Associate Director and Director, Research Administration to implement strategic plans for improving processes and services. The Grant Manager is accountable for ensuring the implementation of research administration policies and processes and that staff are adequately trained and provided with mentoring and coaching as necessary. This position is designated as fully remote, meaning most activities will be performed from an agreed upon off campus location. Some in person activities will be required on occasion. Required Qualifications: Master's degree plus a minimum two years related professional-level work experience; a bachelor's degree plus a minimum five years related professional-level work experience; OR a high school degree/GED plus a minimum of seven years of related professional-level work experience. Minimum of one year of supervisory experience. Experience writing training materials, creating PowerPoint presentations, or drafting policy as demonstrated by application materials. Excellent computer skills in a PC/Windows environment including MS Word and MS Excel as evidenced by prior work history. Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as outlined in application materials. Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail as demonstrated by application materials. Preferred Qualifications: Strong people and team management experience. Prior experience in post-award research administration. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and other sponsor regulations related to sponsored projects, including Uniform Guidance. Experience working with research administration software applications. Strong understanding of and experience with process mapping and process improvement. Ability to work independently in a team environment, take ownership of the resolution of problems, be flexible and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrative staff, and students in a higher education environment. Reg/Temp: Regular Application Review Begins: 06-Oct-2025 Anticipated Start Date: 01-Nov-2025 Additional Candidate Instruction: In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met. Resume or curriculum vitae. Contact information for three professional references. Initial application review will begin Tuesday, March 26, 2024 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Job Family: Administrative/Management-KUL Work Location Assignment: Telework
The Office of Research Award Management Grant Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all sponsored awards funded by federal, state, and private funds. This position manages the day-to-day post-award research administration activities and supervises post award research administration staff performing award management tasks and working closely with investigators, other research administrators and central office staff. This full-time position is responsible for building relationships with the units and PIs served, supervising the daily post-award research administration business processes, interacting with SSC finance and HR on post-award related issues, and supporting a culture centered on delivering excellent customer service. This position ensures that award management Grant Officers and Grant Coordinators provide timely and professional services that support and enhance the research goals of the units served. The Grant Manager is expected to maintain successful relationships and frequent communication with Directors, Chairs and PIs of academic or research units. The Grant Manager makes decisions on duty assignments to ensure that the method of processing post-award research administration transactions is compliant with University, State and Federal Guidelines. This position is also responsible for establishing and monitoring internal control procedures. This position reports to the Associate Director, Award Management. It is the Grant Manager's duty to work with the Associate Director and Director, Research Administration to implement strategic plans for improving processes and services. The Grant Manager is accountable for ensuring the implementation of research administration policies and processes and that staff are adequately trained and provided with mentoring and coaching as necessary. This position is designated as fully remote, meaning most activities will be performed from an agreed upon off campus location. Some in person activities will be required on occasion. Required Qualifications: Master's degree plus a minimum two years related professional-level work experience; a bachelor's degree plus a minimum five years related professional-level work experience; OR a high school degree/GED plus a minimum of seven years of related professional-level work experience. Minimum of one year of supervisory experience. Experience writing training materials, creating PowerPoint presentations, or drafting policy as demonstrated by application materials. Excellent computer skills in a PC/Windows environment including MS Word and MS Excel as evidenced by prior work history. Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as outlined in application materials. Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail as demonstrated by application materials. Preferred Qualifications: Strong people and team management experience. Prior experience in post-award research administration. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and other sponsor regulations related to sponsored projects, including Uniform Guidance. Experience working with research administration software applications. Strong understanding of and experience with process mapping and process improvement. Ability to work independently in a team environment, take ownership of the resolution of problems, be flexible and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrative staff, and students in a higher education environment. Reg/Temp: Regular Application Review Begins: 06-Oct-2025 Anticipated Start Date: 01-Nov-2025 Additional Candidate Instruction: In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met. Resume or curriculum vitae. Contact information for three professional references. Initial application review will begin Tuesday, March 26, 2024 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Job Family: Administrative/Management-KUL Work Location Assignment: Telework