Division Grants & Operations Manager

Desert Research Institute, Inc.; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, NV seeks an Assistant Business Manager to support daily operations of the Division of Atmospheric Sciences. You will handle pre- and post-award sponsored program administration, assembling proposals, reviewing contracts, and coordinating closeouts.

Responsibilities include coordinating sponsor cost shares, setting up subawards, monitoring expenditures, and preparing monthly financial reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in higher education or non-profit.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in sponsored research administration.
• Experience in costing and budget development.
• Expected knowledge of federal regulations or Uniform Guidance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• US Citizenship per sponsor funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and submit research proposals under deadlines.
• Review solicitations and assemble proposal packets to assure compliance with agency guidelines.
• Review contractual agreements, set up subawards, review expenditures, and request amendments and extensions from sponsors.
• Coordinate and prepare closeout activities.
• Interact with faculty, staff, sponsors, and collaborators; work with HR-related activities.
• Become proficient with Workday and other reporting tools.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Sponsored research administration

Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, NV seeks an Assistant Business Manager to support daily operations of the Division of Atmospheric Sciences. You will handle pre- and post-award sponsored program administration, assembling proposals, reviewing contracts, and coordinating closeouts.

Responsibilities include coordinating sponsor cost shares, setting up subawards, monitoring expenditures, and preparing monthly financial reports.