What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Program Manager position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
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Job Title
Grants Program Manager
Job Grade
AB23S
Division
Academic Affairs
College/Dept
College of Public Affairs & Community Service
Department
School of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Requisition Number
2024-00352
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
$75,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The primary duties for this position involve those associated with a post-award office for grant funded projects. This includes processing and monitoring compliance for numerous budgets, subcontracts, internal UNO awards, and cost share. This position also entails a variety of reporting responsibilities to ensure strategic goals are met. This includes annual reporting, collection and aggregation of grant progress and final reports, and student/project oversight. In addition, the incumbent will facilitate communication between UNO and all project partners to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner. The Project Manager will also assist on all other tasks as needed. The Principal Investigators rely on the incumbent to possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently on a variety of projects simultaneously. Finally, the incumbent must have a strong knowledge of SCCJ’s higher education programs and opportunities, as well as grant processes and policies.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Budgets and Grant Accounts
Duties:
Candidate will be working under the guidance of the Co-PIs to assist with tracking/expenditure reports, tracking subaward payments, and coordinating/tracking transfers/PAF processing. Candidate will work independently on these tasks, with all budgetary tracking reviewed/supervised by the Co-PIs.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Post-Award Responsibilities
Duties:
Candidate will be working under the guidance of the Co-PIs to assist with developing/obtaining/processing necessary paperwork (e.g., MOUs, PAFs), coordinating execution of any expenditures, and organizing budget reports. Candidate will work independently on these tasks, with all post-award responsibilities reviewed/supervised by the Co-PIs.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Annual Reporting and Strategic Goal Metrics
Duties:
Candidate will be working under the guidance of the Co-PIs to track/collect data on project measures and outcomes for reporting purposes, and assess the completion of these goals and objectives for grants. Candidate will work independently on these tasks, with all annual reporting and metrics reviewed/supervised by the Co-PIs.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Communicaton and Program Promotion
Duties:
Website design and maintenance
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
No
Responsibility Area:
Supervision
Duties:
- Supervision and coordination of projects for student workers
- Ensure all project tasks are being completed in a timely manner
- Coordinate tasks across sites
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Meetings
Duties:
- Coordinate team meetings and document meeting minutes/next steps
- Ensure follow-up on tasks to make sure projects are moving forward
- Attend state, regional, and national meetings as necessary
- Coordinate and complete site visits as needed
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Writing
Duties:
Candidate will be working under the guidance of the Co-PIs to assist in the writing and dissemination of research findings across projects. Candidate will work independently on these tasks, with all writing reviewed/supervised by the Co-PIs.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience
Prior experience with grants
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
NA
Preferred Education
- Master’s or PhD degree
- Professional development training in federal grant guidelines
Preferred Experience
- Experience with research in the area of victimology
- Experience with higher education grant offices throughout Nebraska
- Experience with Microsoft Office computer applications
- Experience with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, Stata)
- Experience mentoring students
- Experience coordinating multiple projects/grants
- Experience with University systems
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
Yes
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Salary : $75,000
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