Director of Faculty Scholarship and Grants

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As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Job Title  | Director of Grants and Scholarship Development
Position Number  | 8101137
Job Category  | University Staff
Job Type  | Full-Time
FLSA Status  | Exempt
Campus  | Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name  | SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Location Code  | SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?  | No

Duties and Responsibilities 
This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Research (ADR), and will engage the school, faculty, and doctoral students in strategic research advancement, communication of research and research opportunities, enhancement of collaboration/team science and proposal support functions to impact research and scholarship. These efforts will include guiding and mentoring faculty and doctoral students in their efforts to develop and submit proposals to external and internal funding opportunities and promote growth in SSW’s external funding from both traditional and non-traditional granting agencies (including foundations and corporations to further their corporate social responsibility initiatives and promotion of social justice). Engage with faculty and doctoral students to develop and monitor workplans for securing and maintaining funding during each academic year based on individual research agendas. Oversee the pre-award process including developing faculty skills in funding opportunity identification, dissemination of information regarding availability of funding opportunities, working closely with Office of Research Services (ORS), Sponsored Program Accounting (SPA) and Advancement – Corporate/Foundations Development Relations (CFDR). Creating and reviewing proposal narratives, budgets/justifications, letters of support, MOUs, and associated appendices for compliance with university and sponsor requirements and policies in collaboration with the ADR and Business Manager. Review and generate contracts, awards, and sub-contracts including recommendation of appropriate language and terms under the supervision of ADR and Business Manager. Collaborate with the Dean, ADR, and Business Manager as the SSW’s internal grants administrator. Provide ongoing consultation on a wide variety of policies and issues regarding research advancement, and preparing, conducting, and administrating sponsored projects in collaboration with the Dean, ADR, Business Manager and Associate Dean for Faculty Development. Be proficient in, and provide consultation on, the use of the grants and contracts electronic systems utilized by LUC or available external systems that support the school, faculty, and doctoral students. Serve as liaison between SSW and LUC in collaboration with the ADR and offices of sponsored projects administration, Vice Provost for Research, and interactions with counterparts across the larger university. Coordinate efforts with the advancement office and ORS for corporate and foundation relations efforts for research. Develop appropriate policies and procedures in consultation with the Dean, ADR, and faculty. Maintain records of grants related activities and provide reports as needed. Lead with oversight and development of the annual LUC/SSW IMPACT Review. Guide faculty and doctoral students in the preparation of Fulbright applications and other sponsored fellowships when necessary. Mentor doctoral students in their pursuit of grants and opportunities for applying to prestigious national/international scholarships/fellowships. Co-supervise graduate and/or research assistants with ADR as needed. Provide leadership, vision, and planning for enhancement of sponsored projects activities. Promote and enhance a culture of integrity, service, and excellence. Promote growth with campus external funding from both traditional and non-traditional granting agencies 

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience  | Required: Master’s degree in any social or health sciences 3 years of documented experience and success in advancement and/or sponsored programs in higher education Administrative experience in higher education in working with faculty in fund raising and/or grantsmanship.

Preferred: A doctoral degree in related social or health sciences 5 years of documented experience and success in advancement and/or sponsored programs in higher education

Qualifications  | Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of regional, local, state, and federal government funding agencies and protocols, processes, and submission/reporting expectations. Experience in grants identification and cultivation. Knowledge of grants/contracts administration in institutions of higher education. Knowledge of effective proposal development and grants management. Knowledge of pre-and post-award standards in higher education. Knowledge of federal regulations governing institutional review boards and standards governing the protection of human subjects. Experience in compliance management and a broad understanding of regulations related to human subject compliance. Demonstrated ability to review and analyze a variety of materials to compile, evaluate and disseminate data on funding opportunities. Strong interpersonal skills, communication, and effectiveness in working cooperatively with others while enforcing rules, guidelines and required deadlines. Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives with minimal oversight and supervision. 

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses  | None
Computer Skills  | Proficient computer skills, ability to use MS office suite
Supervisory Responsibilities  | No
Required operation of university owned vehicles  | No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?  | No
Physical Demands  | None
Working Conditions  | None
Open Date  | 05/15/2025
Close Date  |
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate  | $82,928/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate  | $75,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants 
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago 
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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