Grants Manager

Responsibilities

• Identify external funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities, academic initiatives, and faculty research
• Assess eligibility requirements at institutional, departmental, and faculty investigator levels
• Support faculty proposal development from concept through submission
• Develop and submit institutional and multi-departmental grant proposals in collaboration with senior leadership
• Collaborate with academic administration and finance offices to develop compliant and sustainable grant budgets
• Manage proposal submissions, including internal reviews and approvals
• Monitor awarded grants and prepare required reports and sponsor documentation
• Serve as a central resource for faculty and administrators on grant policies, procedures, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of grants management experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state, and private grant regulations
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or public-sector grant environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based grant management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting institutional grants, faculty research, or strategic initiatives in higher education
• Strong project management skills supporting both institutional and faculty-led grants
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and academic administrators

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package available to employees

About the Company

Franklin Pierce University offers a collaborative environment where you have the ability to influence the student and workplace experience every day. We value the contributions of a diverse group of individuals and are an equal opportunity employer.