Research Grants Project Manager

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Research Grants Project Manager within the College of Education and Human Development. This position will oversee the full lifecycle of sponsored projects, including proposal development and submission, budget preparation, award management, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating complex, interdisciplinary and multi-institutional proposals, advising faculty on funding opportunities and grant requirements; managing grant budgets and expenditures;

developing policies and procedures for grant administration; and providing training and guidance to faculty and staff. The position will also lead grant-related workflows, monitor compliance with university and sponsor requirements, maintain research funding data, and support the college’s overall research and sponsored projects initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related experience, or

• Master’s degree and one (1) year of related experience.

Related experience:
Pre and post award grant activities, related training, budget/account management, etc. or related.

• Experience supporting pre-award and post-award activities in a university, research, government, or nonprofit environment
• Knowledge of sponsored-project administration, federal Uniform Guidance, and sponsor or institutional compliance requirements
• Experience developing or reviewing grant proposals, budgets, budget justifications, and related documents
• Familiarity with electronic research administration and grant submission systems such as Info Ed, Grants.gov, Research.gov, NIH ASSIST, or NASA NSPIRES
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple detailed assignments and competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and guidelines, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and work independently
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, sponsors, and other internal and external partners
• Experience with Workday and Interfolio

• Occasional travel may be required
• Variable work schedule

Administrative Faculty – B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.

Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno…