Grants Program Manager - Remote & Research Impact

University of Notre Dame; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance is seeking a Grants Program Manager to support faculty, researchers, and administrators across disciplines. This role emphasizes problem solving, collaboration, and advancing groundbreaking research.

GPMs contribute throughout the lifecycle, handling budgeting, compliance, and policy discussions while balancing competing priorities with professionalism. Remote or campus-based options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• 3+ years of professional work experience, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and non-federal regulations to sponsored projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in research administration systems and comfort guiding others in their use.
• Strong organizational, time, and project management skills; ability to perform under pressure with confidence.
• Ability to provide mentorship to junior colleagues (senior-level).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage award funds and accounts.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services.
• Review expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
• Communicate grant terms and conditions to project teams with a focus on compliance.
• Navigate research administration systems and guide faculty and staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eRA systems

Sponsor systems

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance is seeking a Grants Program Manager to support faculty, researchers, and administrators across disciplines. This role emphasizes problem solving, collaboration, and advancing groundbreaking research.

GPMs contribute throughout the lifecycle, handling budgeting, compliance, and policy discussions while balancing competing priorities with professionalism. Remote or campus-based options may apply.