Grants Program Manager

University of Notre Dame

• $70K — $100K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Notre Dame, IN
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • 3+ years in grant management with knowledge of federal regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex policies.
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse interactions.
  • Proficiency in research administration systems.
  • Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
  • Mentorship ability for junior colleagues (for senior-level).

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage award funds and accounts efficiently.
  • Provide budgeting and financial oversight services for projects.
  • Review expenditures for compliance and reasonableness.
  • Communicate grant terms clearly to ensure project compliance.
  • Guide faculty and staff on multiple research administration systems.
  • Anticipate and address researchers' needs proactively.
  • Deliver excellent customer service and manage compliance conversations.

Benefits

  • Embrace a coaching culture with open feedback.
  • Encouragement of career development and growth opportunities.
  • Flexibility to work on-campus or remotely based on candidate's needs.
  • Supportive environment for people at various career stages.
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 a Grants Program Manager. Our Grants Program Managers supports 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 • 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 October 3, 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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