Remote Grant Manager – Post-Award Lead

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Remote; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks a Grant Manager to provide leadership and oversight for all sponsored awards, ensuring compliance and timely financial administration. This fully remote role partners with investigators and central offices to deliver excellent post-award services.

The position emphasizes supervision, training, and process improvements, with travel occasionally for in-person meetings and collaboration with departmental leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience; 7 years with HS diploma.
• 1+ year supervisory experience.
• Experience writing training materials and policy.
• Experience with PC/Windows, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise grant coordinators and grant officers; ensure compliance.
• Oversee post-award operations and internal control procedures.
• Train staff in research administration and budgeting processes.
• Prepare narratives and statistical reports.
• Respond to post-award inquiries and escalate issues when needed.
• Lead process improvement and special projects across units.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Written communication

Problem-solving

Training material writing

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Bachelor's in business/related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Kansas seeks a Grant Manager to provide leadership and oversight for all sponsored awards, ensuring compliance and timely financial administration. This fully remote role partners with investigators and central offices to deliver excellent post-award services.

The position emphasizes supervision, training, and process improvements, with travel occasionally for in-person meetings and collaboration with departmental leaders.