Grants Program Manager

University of Notre Dame

$70K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent related experience.
  • 3+ years interpreting and applying sponsored project regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills for complex policy interpretation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in research administration systems and mentoring.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage high-stress situations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and maintain award funds and accounts.
  • Provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services.
  • Review expenditures for compliance with regulations.
  • Communicate grant terms to project teams for compliance.
  • Guide faculty and staff in research administration systems.
  • Anticipate and address the needs of researchers proactively.
  • Deliver strong customer service in high-stakes discussions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Supportive work culture with regular feedback.
  • Flexibility in work location: on-campus or remote.
  • Engagement with diverse and groundbreaking research projects.
  • Collaboration with a mission-driven team.
Full Job Description
Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance is growing, and we're looking for talented, mission-driven professionals to join our team as Grants Program Managers (GPMs)! We currently have three new positions available supporting Notre Dame's world class faculty, researchers, and research administrators across a variety of disciplines. If you're a thoughtful problem solver who enjoys partnering with others to advance groundbreaking research, we'd love to connect with you. GPMs play a key role throughout the research lifecycle, supporting program activities by: • Monitoring and maintaining award funds and accounts. • Providing budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services. • Reviewing expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. • Communicating grant terms and conditions to project teams with a focus on compliance. • Navigating multiple research administration systems and providing guidance to faculty and staff. • Anticipating and proactively addressing the needs of researchers. • Delivering excellent customer service and confidently managing high-stakes conversations around policy, compliance, and regulations. The ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while also collaborating as part of a wider team, is essential to success. GPMs are expected to bring strong organizational, time management, and communication skills to balance competing priorities and deadlines with efficiency and professionalism. Notre Dame Research fully embraces the University's coaching culture, fostering regular, open, two-way feedback and development conversations between employees and supervisors. We welcome applicants at varying stages of their careers, from early-career professionals to experienced research administrators. Titles and levels will be determined based on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise. Qualifications Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience). • 3+ years of professional work experience, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and non-federal regulations to sponsored projects. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders. • Proficiency in research administration systems and comfort guiding others in their use. • Strong organizational, time, and project management skills; ability to perform under pressure with confidence. • Ability to provide mentorship to junior colleagues (senior-level). Preferred Qualifications (for senior-level candidates): • 3+ experience in higher education grants management, with strong knowledge of eRA systems, sponsor systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements. • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential. • Experience mentoring or training junior staff. • Graduate-level coursework in financial accounting or related areas. Additional Information To be considered for this role, please include a cover letter and resume. Applications due by July 15, 2026. Compensation Range: $70,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience. Work Environment: Position may be based on Notre Dame's campus in South Bend, Indiana, or may be structured as a remote role, depending on the needs of the candidate.

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