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Specialist, Grant Research & Oversight

Position Summary:

The Specialist, Grant Research and Oversight is responsible for research and project management of Sanford Academies portfolio of grants and RFPs and oversees activities on grants and RFPs beginning with submissions, through award acceptance, appropriation, financial management, and close out. The incumbent works with other Sanford Academy team members, consultants, and faculty to achieve grant and RFPs outcomes. Ensuring compliance with National University and funder guidelines, regulations, and limitations; assists with the development of complex budgets, prospects grant/RFP opportunities, reviews proposals for administrative and regulatory restrictions, manages electronic grant submissions. Provides Just-in-Time information to funders; prepares research and/or programmatic agreements; and agreements for subcontracts as applicable.

The Specialist, Grant Research and Oversight, is organized, able to execute tenacious follow-up, and handle all the

challenges of working on multiple transaction-heavy grants and RFP’s, simultaneously utilizing effective project management skills. Extensive knowledge of grant administration and ability to adhere to agency rules and regulations applied to promote and ensure effective compliance.

Essential Functions:

Research and prospect grant and RFP opportunities for the Sanford Academies.
Utilize Salesforce to document research and prospecting efforts.
Serve as project manager for grants and RFP’s.
Collaborates and consults with post-award colleagues as needed to facilitate the grant/RFP.
Serve as primary reviewer of incoming and outgoing grants and contracts.
Work with contract/grant originators (and vendors when appropriate) to ensure business terms/grant purposes are adequately described and fulfilled.
Serve as a compliance ambassador by building and maintaining relationships with originators and reviewers across departments.
Track and present data and metrics on contracts/grants and on the review process.
Maintain and manage accurate electronic files and documentation.
Ability to research, interpret, and communicate requirements to ensure compliance.
Data collection and reporting are necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred or the equivalent experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the management of academic budgets and grants/contracts required, with at least five (5) years of experience in higher education administration or combination equivalent of education and experience.
Experience in both pre- and post-award issues and award processes is required.
Knowledge of US Government requirements and regulations (UG/NIH/NSF/DOE).
Knowledge of various financial and non-financial agreements (DUA/MOU/NDA).
Must have significant experience working with faculty, staff and both federal and non-federal funders.
Experience in programs financial management is required.
Appreciation for the nature of research and other funder prospecting activities is preferred.
Understanding of electronic workflow is recommended.
Must be able to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of university staff, faculty, and administration as well as with outside agencies and funding sources.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

Ability to participate as an active team member of the team and organization and work toward a common goal.
Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.
Actively seeks to influence, build effective relationships, and gain alignment with peers, functional partners, and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives.
Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes. Ability to generate and/or recognize imaginative or creative solutions that generate successful outcomes.
Intermediate use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Projects, Teams, Outlook.
Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, deadlines, and frequently changing priorities.
Ability to drive towards achieving measurable and challenging goals to support organizational success. Demonstrates the ability to focus on achieving results consistent with the organization’s objectives. As a leader, develops goals based on the organization’s vision, mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Location: Remote

Travel: up to 25%.

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit

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Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $56,890.00 - $76,800.00

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.