Remote SARE Grants Program Manager

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid schedule

Telework eligible

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a SARE Grant Program Admin to lead recruitment, review, and implementation of Farmer Grant projects under the Northeast SARE program. Telework options and a 1.0 FTE schedule support flexible work arrangements.

The role coordinates grants, budgets, proposals, and reports, building strong relationships with applicants and partners while ensuring compliance with university and USDA policies.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to sustainable agriculture or business administration.
• Two to four years of relevant experience is required.
• Significant relevant experience should be in an agricultural environment or a related field.
• Familiarity with principles and practices of sustainable agricultural research.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate positive relationships to promote programs to people and organizations in all communities.
• Use SARE’s online grant management system to process applications, proposal reviews, and project reporting.
• Compile and analyze review team results and recommendations.
• Synthesize reviewer comments on proposals; provide feedback to all applicants.
• Review the budgets of approved proposals to ensure expenses are allowable.
• Work with staff to finalize awards for contracting.
• Support project leaders with reporting; review and approve all project reports.
• Make occasional site visits to funded projects.
• Promote the grant program by sharing project experiences and impacts.
• Support grant program evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Data organization

Deadline management

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

The University of Vermont is seeking a SARE Grant Program Admin to lead recruitment, review, and implementation of Farmer Grant projects under the Northeast SARE program. Telework options and a 1.0 FTE schedule support flexible work arrangements.

The role coordinates grants, budgets, proposals, and reports, building strong relationships with applicants and partners while ensuring compliance with university and USDA policies.