Grant Project Manager

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 04, 2025
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Closing Date: 03/12/2025 Type of Position:Sponsored Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:School of Social Work Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Full-Time Grant Manager is responsible for managing the lifecycle of a large statewide grant project. The Grant Manager will work collaboratively with internal teams to align grant activities with organizational objectives and ensure successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities 1. Grant Compliance and Management: oEnsure that grant activities comply with regulatory, legal, and financial requirements. oDevelop and maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, ensuring timely submission of applications, progress reports, and financial reports. oCollaborate with finance and program teams to monitor budgets, expenditures, and adherence to grant agreements. 2.Project Tracking and Reporting: oTrack and document grant project activities and outcomes, ensuring that program goals are met according to timelines. oPrepare and submit accurate progress, financial, and final reports to funders as required by grant agreements. oMaintain records of all grant documentation, including applications, reports, budgets, and communications with funders. 3.Relationship Management: oServe as the main point of contact for funder, handling all communication and relationship management. oBuild and maintain positive relationships with funding agency, including responding to requests for information and providing updates on grant activities. oCollaborate with internal teams to foster understanding and support for grant objectives across the project teams. oEvaluate current grant processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business or a related field 2 year of experience in large grant management Strong understanding of grant compliance requirements and regulations Proficiency in grant management software and Microsoft Office Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Additional Information: This is a 2 year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role. Salary Information: $60,000 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Johanna Thomas, Director and Professor School of Social Work, johannat@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes