Strategic Programs Manager

2 weeks ago

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas Full time
Job Title: Strategic Programs Manager

The University of Arkansas is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Programs Manager to join the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) team. As a key member of the School of Law team, the Strategic Programs Manager will work closely with the IFAI executive leadership team to build national work associated with IFAI.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify funding sources and develop/draft project proposals to support existing and planned program activities across IFAI's portfolio.
  • Work closely with IFAI's Budget Director, Program Operations Manager, and key central campus partners to develop and implement grant proposals.
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of University of Arkansas financial management systems, including Workday.
  • Interface with funder grant management platforms and assist in relationship management with IFAI funders.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Grant writing experience, preferably focused on agriculture, food systems, and/or Tribal Nations.
  • A proven track record of securing new funding opportunities.
  • Previous experience in writing and securing federal grant and cooperative agreement funding.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in research, including the appropriate and accurate use of publicly available data to demonstrate a need for sustained funding.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three to five years experience as a successful grant writer.
  • Master's degree or J.D. degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Demonstrated success in individual grant awards over $100,000.
  • Knowledge of grant application processes, scoring criteria, and funding cycles, particularly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's agencies.
  • Familiarity with Workday and StreamlyneResearch.
What We Offer:

The University of Arkansas offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $80,000, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. We are committed to providing a safe campus community and conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas website.

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