Grant Submission Manager

Grant Submission Manager

Primary

Purpose:

The Grant Submission Manager is responsible for pre-award grant compliance and grant and applicable contract submissions, supporting the Director of Research.

• Reviews grants and incoming contracts for compliance and supports submission of faculty and staff led proposals.
• Supports the Director of Research in the application of proposal and contracts/ bid submission guidelines and any/all federal regulations.
• Provides administrative support for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs events, including the Research and Creativity Showcase.
• Assists in coordination of grant training workshops.
• Reviews and incorporates feedback to faculty for budget and administrative forms in grant submissions.
• Maintains existing grants database and University-wide grants software Cayuse.
• Serves as liaison for incoming and outgoing sub-award compliance review and paperwork.
• Supports grant routing and administration.
• Provides support for other office functions, including preparation of contracts.
• Assists / cross trains in office compliance functions as needed and maintains web based sites related to research.
• Co‑ordinates / supports office personnel, including human and animal research director, and director of strategic research.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision‑making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio‑cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio‑economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Requires extended periods of sitting at a workstation and in meetings, repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone, occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. This in‑person role requires willingness to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment during standard business hours.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two (2) years of experience with grant/contract process.
• Experience with federal funder submission portals like ASSIST, Research.gov, and Grants.gov.
• Knowledge of federal opportunities, particularly NIH and NSF.

• Master's Degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer office software including word‑processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications and databases.
• Ability to work on competing deadlines/priorities.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of grant proposal process.
• Advanced use of computer office software: spreadsheet, databases and Outlook.
• Attention to detail, experience with organizing incoming processes.
• Experience creating/reviewing or developing project budgets.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

$73,000 - $76,000 per year. We consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of…