What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Manager, BRIGHTS Center position at Baylor Careers?
What We Are Looking For
The BRIGHTS Center is seeking a Grant Manager who will hold a leadership position in administering major research initiatives focused on research related to human flourishing in psychological science. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and have expertise in providing excellent customer service. The candidate must be a self-starter and work well in a team environment.
A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience is required. A Master’s degree in Accounting, Human Development or a relative field is preferred.
Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Monitor work of team and provide general project management for the team (various faculty scholars and mentors, post-doctoral research associates, doctoral student assistants, undergraduate research assistants at multiple research sites)
- Oversee activities such as contact with sub-award sites, tracking grant progress, writing reports to the funding agency, communicate with various research sites and advisory board meetings, gathering final reports etc.
- Budget planning and tracking for multi-million budget(s)
- Plan and execute events associated with the grant (travel involved)
- Oversee promotion of research outputs into public resources to be publicly available for others to use
- Assist with every aspect of the projects as needed and other duties deemed appropriate by project leader
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
