Grants Manager

The Grants Manager ensures consistent application of contract and grant policy, works closely with the OSR leadership to report and interpret performance and metric data, and works with OSR training specialists to assure coordination of additional training needs. Responsibilities include supervision, workload management and oversight, and staff development and mentoring for contracts and grants specialists and signing officials. It is expected that the C&G Manager has requisite knowledge and expertise to be granted signature authority for sponsored agreements and meets the rigorous standards of contract and grant management, including interpretation of university policies for the administration of research, training and public service awards.

The Grants Manager ensures consistent application of contract and grant policy, works closely with the OSR leadership to report and interpret performance and metric data, and works with OSR training specialists to assure coordination of additional training needs. Responsibilities include supervision, workload management and oversight, and staff development and mentoring for contracts and grants specialists and signing officials. It is expected that the C&G Manager has requisite knowledge and expertise to be granted signature authority for sponsored agreements and meets the rigorous standards of contract and grant management, including interpretation of university policies for the administration of research, training and public service awards.

This position provides leadership and coverage in the event of contract supervisor absences. The Grants Manager identifies issues, collects relevant information and works closely with the Director or Assistant Director of Proposals and Grants to enact a plan for resolution, and then manages the positive outcome through to the conclusion. Decisions made by the Proposals and Grants Manager will impact OSR as well as our partners and counterparts throughout UCSF.

The Office of Sponsored Research is an advocate for all researchers at UCSF and provides them with comprehensive pre-award services. The OSR, a $23M operation, is comprised of eleven shared service teams, including 151 Proposal and Grants Officers/Specialist/Associates, Contract and Award Officers/Specialist/Associates, and Team Managers supporting 2000+ faculty, and is responsible for all pre-award grant activity for the campus.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Six (6) or more years of related work experience
• 3 or more years of experience in a supervisory role overseeing contract and grant negotiation and administration.
• In-depth knowledge of the organization's operational, Required personnel, and financial transactions and systems related to administration of contracts and grants.
• Sufficient management and professional experience, business acumen, judgment and integrity to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing, and advancing the University’s best interests.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Service orientation, strong management skills including leadership, sound judgment and decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated skills using common desktop / web applications; understanding of research enterprise databases.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing to multiple constituencies.
• Demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience working within the research environment at a university or institute.
• Able to comprehend and interpret complex language related to federal, non-profit and
• University policies and regulations.
• Work independently and cooperatively in a high-pressure environment with time sensitive
• deadlines, including the ability to: (1) prioritize and be flexible, (2) work independently and as a team player, (3) communicate effectively and maintain quality customer service, and (4) provide leadership and take decisive action when necessary.
• Able to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of audiences in a professional, efficient and courteous manner, and to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse, multicultural environment with various personalities.
• Critical thinking skills, with proven ability to interpret and communicate policy
• Demonstrated ability to give…