Sponsored Projects Manager - Preaward & Grants

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. seeks a Manager of Sponsored Projects to oversee preaward grant administration under moderate supervision. The role interacts with faculty, program managers, Philanthropy, and Finance to manage grants from proposal to award.

The position includes preparing proposals, aiding Just-in-Time submissions, and maintaining all related Sponsored Projects SOPs within Fibi and PIVOT, with strong collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting required.
• Minimum two years of related experience required.
• Experience managing multiple activities/projects, including financial aspects, required.
• Experience in financial forecasting required.
• Experience with grant preparation required.
• Experience with clinical trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison with program area administrators and PIs on preaward aspects.
• Assist with grant proposal preparation and budget construction.
• Facilitate submission of Just-in-Time information with PI and program finance manager.
• Prepare, review, file, and enter grants and subcontracts into the Fibi system and track status.
• Update PI Other Support after proposal submissions.
• Initiate internal award setup in Fibi after award.
• Maintain knowledge of policies for Sponsored Projects administration.
• Support SOP development and updates with the Assistant Director.
• Perform keyword-driven searches in PIVOT for funding opportunities.
• Provide ad hoc research administration support as needed.

Skills

Grant administration

Budgeting

Preaward coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

Fibi

PIVOT

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. seeks a Manager of Sponsored Projects to oversee preaward grant administration under moderate supervision. The role interacts with faculty, program managers, Philanthropy, and Finance to manage grants from proposal to award.

The position includes preparing proposals, aiding Just-in-Time submissions, and maintaining all related Sponsored Projects SOPs within Fibi and PIVOT, with strong collaboration across departments.