Strategic Grants & Research Programs Manager

Touro University Nevada; Henderson, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University Nevada in Henderson is seeking a Sponsored Programs Manager to grow and maintain funded research administration. You will collaborate with Principal Investigators to review funding opportunities, prepare and submit proposals, and manage budgets with university policies and sponsor guidelines.

The role oversees post-award activities, renewals, and compliance across finance, accounting, and HR, ensuring timely reports and award close-outs while advancing research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 3 years of pre-award or post-award experience in higher education.
• Strong data management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work with PIs and negotiate timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with aspiring PIs to review and interpret funding announcements.
• Oversee and assist with preparation of sponsored project proposals to ensure budgets meet sponsor guidelines.
• Manage time schedule for preparation and submission of proposals.
• Coordinate communication with subcontractors, agencies, and others to exchange information and submit proposals.
• Coordinate award setup with the PI and administration.
• Oversee post-award administration and interface with Finance/Accounting and HR to ensure timely processing.
• Manage annual renewals of awards and ensure milestones are met.
• Oversee post-award functions including closeouts and documentation to expand research activities.
• Ensure grant proposal files and databases are up to date.
• Identify procedural improvements to benefit the research enterprise.
• Assist Research Department with budgets and routine administration.
• Attend trainings and meetings to enhance knowledge and collaboration.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Office administration

Budget management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

CRA/CPRA/CFRA credential

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Touro University Nevada in Henderson is seeking a Sponsored Programs Manager to grow and maintain funded research administration. You will collaborate with Principal Investigators to review funding opportunities, prepare and submit proposals, and manage budgets with university policies and sponsor guidelines.

The role oversees post-award activities, renewals, and compliance across finance, accounting, and HR, ensuring timely reports and award close-outs while advancing research initiatives.