Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Post-Award Manager provides post-award research and federal grant services to Concordia University personnel. This position reports to the Director of the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP). This is a full-time, 12-month position that is located on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus, and involves limited travel to the Concordia University Ann Arbor campus and partner institutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal regulations and policies governing sponsored research
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple projects at the same time
• Must be results- and goal- oriented, able to work both in a team environment and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to provide quality customer service in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to work through complex problems independently with incomplete information by utilizing analytical and critical thinking skills and employing the correct external resources
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Ability to independently manage multiple, concurrent projects, and still meet strict deadlines
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of experience in research or grants administration in a higher education/research environment
• Experience in managing budgets
• Master’s degree and/or experience doing research or applying for grants preferred
• Certificate in Research Administration or willingness to pursue preferred

Assumes primary responsibility for post-award functions of the ORSP, providing support and post-award research administration services through the life cycle of sponsored projects. The Post-Award Manager:

• Manages all award negotiation, acceptance, and set-up tasks
• Trains personnel on the post-award process
• Holds biweekly grant project management meetings with project personnel and Principal Investigators to ensure successful projects and compliant project management
• Maintains positive institutional relationships with potential and actual Prime awardees (Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Marquette University, etc.)
• Maintains comprehensive calendar of all active grant upcoming due dates and important milestones
• Completes procurement tasks for all active grants
• Completes quarterly billing for all active grants
• Supports PIs and Finance in grant accounting
• Assists PIs in report preparation and submission
• Maintains grants database and metrics for ORSP
• Works collaboratively with Office of Advancement as needed
• Maintains federal site memberships and accounts
• Maintains university’s UIE status and other necessary administrative requirements
• Maintains current knowledge of grants landscape, federal regulations, and 2CRF200 Uniform Guidance
• Other duties as assigned