Grants & Research Programs Manager (Remote)

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); 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 staff in securing and managing external funding. The role requires thoughtful collaboration and a commitment to integrity in research administration.

You will monitor award funds, provide budgeting and forecasting, ensure compliance with grant terms, and guide teams through complex policies.

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

• Monitoring and maintaining award funds and accounts.
• Providing budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services.
• Reviewing expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
• Communicating grant terms and conditions to project teams with a focus on compliance.
• Navigating multiple research administration systems and providing guidance to faculty and staff.
• Anticipating and proactively addressing the needs of researchers.
• Delivering excellent customer service and confidently managing high-stakes conversations around policy, compliance, and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Project management

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CRA credential

Graduate-level accounting coursework

Tools

eRA systems

Sponsor systems

Research administration systems

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance is seeking a Grants Program Manager to support faculty, researchers, and staff in securing and managing external funding. The role requires thoughtful collaboration and a commitment to integrity in research administration.

You will monitor award funds, provide budgeting and forecasting, ensure compliance with grant terms, and guide teams through complex policies.