Grants and Contracts Manager

2 weeks ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Grants and Contracts Manager to join our team at the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR). The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities related to sponsored and non-sponsored projects within the center.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage pre-award, post-award, and closeout activities for grants and contracts with varying levels of complexity.
  • Oversee a staff of four professional and para-professional level positions, providing guidance and direction as needed.
  • Serve as the first point of contact and resource guide for department faculty and finance staff for planning and development of budgets for submission with grant packages to various federal agencies, private agencies, foundations, and commercial contract proposals.
  • Provide instruction on protocol, regulations, and guidelines pertinent to the agency or university.
  • Manage a dynamic team of financial staff, working in conjunction with academic and administrative staff to provide support to faculty, students, and programs of the center.
  • Ensure compliance in all areas related to grant and contract management, including sponsoring organization guidelines, internal protocols, accurate protocol information within grant documents, conflicts of interest, etc.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Five years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions, preferably in an academic or medical setting. Two of those years must include working in a lead or supervisory capacity with extensive supervisory responsibilities or high-level, direct involvement in JHU grants and contracts leadership development training projects, serving as a recognized subject matter expert.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of accounting and budgeting theory and practices required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of The Johns Hopkins University accounting system and related fiscal offices preferred.
  • Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions daily.
  • Proven ability to provide leadership, management, and training to the sponsored research team.
  • Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.
  • Thorough knowledge of external Federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts, including NIH, NSF, DOD, and NASA.
  • Strong communication skills are required as well as tact and discretion. Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll/personnel and budget information.
  • Knowledge of Excel, Access, and Word.
  • Knowledge of JHU online systems for budgets, purchasing, and accounting preferred.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range of $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience).
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.


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