SARE Grant Program Admin - Farmer Grant

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

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title SARE Grant Program Admin - Farmer Grant Posting Summary

About Northeast SARE

The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is one of four regional SARE programs funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is administered by the University of Vermont. Northeast SARE offers grants and education to farmers, educators, service providers, researchers and others to address key issues affecting the sustainability of agriculture throughout our region. SARE’s Nationwide mission is to advance, to the whole of American agriculture, innovations that improve profitability, stewardship, and quality of life by investing in groundbreaking research and education.

Position Description

Provide leadership and coordination for recruitment, review, award and implementation of research and outreach projects funded by the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Synthesize data and results of the Farmer Grant program for disseminating to appropriate government agencies and other audiences. Oversee, communicate, and implement multiple activities, events, and procedures to ensure effective function of grant programs within Northeast SARE, such as solicitation of proposals, proposal review panels, strategic planning, awarded project management, and liaison to research, administration, and educational partners. Cultivate and manage relationships with potential grant applicants, grantees, federal and state partners, and internal and external research partners. Coordinate operational aspects of Northeast SARE Farmer Grant program including call for proposals, review team orientation and proposal evaluation, development of ranked lists of proposals, review of project budgets, issuing of project awards, review and approval of research project reports. Assure projects are awarded and managed in compliance with university and USDA policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cultivate positive relationships to promote programs to people and organizations in all communities.


• Use SARE’s on-line 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 make sure 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.


• Support other grant program operations as needed.

This is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE exempt position, with a robust benefits package. Learn more about the University of Vermont’s benefits package here, www.uvm.edu/human-resources/benefits. This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, with physical space available in the South Burlington Extension office if desired.

Minimum Qualifications (or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience)

• A Bachelors degree in a field relevant to sustainable agriculture or business administration, and 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 required.


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of audiences.


• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets required.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize data, meet deadlines, and coordinate projects.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree is preferred.


• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistical analyses is desirable.


• Experience applying for and managing research grants is desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range

$56,000 - $64,000 annually

Other Information

Special Conditions: A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location: Location listed in Advertising Copy or Other Information

Job Open Date: 06/09/2026

Job Close Date: (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled: No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title: Outreach Education PC2 X

Posting Number: S6143PO

Department: Ext - SARE/50056

Position Number: 00025759

Percent of Full-Time: 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE: 37.5

Term (months per year): 12

Required Documents

• Resume


• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

None specified