Grant Funded--Research & Grant Strategy Manager

Belmont University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University seeks a Grant Funded--Research & Grant Strategy Manager to provide strategic leadership for the College of Nursing's research, scholarship, and external funding operations. The role focuses on expanding faculty and student research pathways, strengthening scholarly productivity, and aligning funding opportunities with strategic priorities.

The Manager leads grant development, submission, post‑award oversight, and compliance, working with program and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• 7-9 years experience in a similar role.
• Grant development, submission, and post-award oversight experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant development and submission for external funding.
• Oversee compliance, reporting, and performance tracking of grants.
• Guide faculty and staff in grant processes and best practices.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Project/Program/Service Management

Written and Oral Communications

Tech Skills

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Grant Funded--Research & Grant Strategy Manager

Grant Funded--Research & Grant Strategy Manager

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Grant Funded--Research & Grant Strategy Manager at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

College of Nursing

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Research and Grant Strategy Manager provides strategic leadership for the College's research, scholarship, and external funding operations, with the Center for Nursing Innovation serving as the central hub for advancing and supporting this work. The Manager develops the infrastructure and processes needed to expand faculty and student research pathways, strengthen scholarly productivity, and support funding opportunities aligned with the college’s strategic priorities. This role leads grant development and submission and post-award oversight, compliance, reporting and performance tracking. This role also builds internal capacity by guiding faculty and staff in research processes, funding development, implementation, dissemination, and best practices.

Primary position responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a multi-year strategy for research, scholarship, and external funding across the College of Nursing, using the Center for Nursing Innovation as the central hub for cultivating faculty and student research pathways, advancing scholarly and innovation initiatives, identifying grant opportunities, and supporting funded project development; maintain a comprehensive calendar of funding opportunities, application deadlines, renewals, reporting timelines, and submission requirements.
• Lead the development and submission of persuasive, data-driven, and mission-aligned grant proposals, working collaboratively with program and finance teams to gather necessary content, metrics, and budgets; tailor each proposal to the expectations and priorities of individual funders; and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all submitted materials.
• Monitor awarded grants to ensure compliance with funder guidelines, budget constraints, scope of services, and reporting timelines; manage the development and submission of timely and accurate grant reports in coordination with program and finance leads; maintain clear documentation and accurate grant records, including performance metrics, correspondence, and expenditure tracking; and participate in site visits, audits, and funder meetings.
• Manage scholarship cohort outcomes and maintain accurate records of recipient progress, eligibility, and outcomes; produce reports and communications for the Office of Development and other stakeholders in support of donor stewardship and fundraising strategy; support alignment between scholarship program data and institutional advancement priorities.
• Conduct applied research related to scholarship cohorts, student affordability, and nursing student outcomes; develop and maintain data sets supporting program evaluation; produce reports and analyses for internal leadership and external stakeholders as needed.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams involved in grant preparation or implementation, and promote a culture of continuous learning and grant-related best practices across departments.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

This position is funded in whole or in part by a grant. Employment is subject to the continued availability of grant funding and does not imply a guarantee of employment beyond the grant period.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

Master's degree is required. Doctoral degree is preferred.

Required Experience

7-9 years experience in a similar role is required.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.