Pre-Award Manager - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Business
Administrative Management, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration
The position will remain open until filled.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:Mission: We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio. Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates;
embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.
Vision: A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians. With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.
Essential Values: These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.
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About the Office of Research and GrantsThe Pre-Award Manager provides comprehensive proposal development and submission support to faculty, researchers, and administrative staff seeking external funding. This position serves as a primary resource throughout the pre-award lifecycle, assisting with the interpretation of sponsor guidelines and application requirements; development of proposal submission plans and timelines; preparation of proposal checklists; development of complex budgets and budget justifications; and coordination of proposal components from internal and external collaborators.
The Pre-Award Manager acts as a liaison among principal investigators, institutional offices, and collaborating organizations to facilitate proposal submission activities, obtain and manage subaward documentation, and ensure proposal requirements are met. This position is responsible for developing and assembling proposals in Cayuse and other electronic research administration systems and facilitating proposal uploads to sponsor submission portals.
This position works closely with faculty, departmental administrators, research staff, and central university offices to coordinate multiple concurrent proposal submissions while maintaining a high standard of quality, accuracy, and customer service.
Working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, the Pre-Award Manager must demonstrate exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple competing priorities. Success in this role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, a comprehensive understanding of sponsor requirements and grant proposal processes, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, and competitive proposal submissions.
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Participates in contract proposals and negotiations. Directs and manages the authorization and transmittal of all proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies. Monitors grants and contracts to ensure expenses are being paid according to contract. Maintains contract renewal schedules.
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Summary:
Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.
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