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Grand Canyon University is hiring a Grants Administrator responsible for supporting pre- and post-award processes in the Office of Research and Grants. The role involves managing grant applications, identifying suitable grant opportunities, developing budgets, ensuring compliance and reporting, facilitating communication with funding agencies, and providing support for other research programs.

Highlights

Manage preparation, submission, and tracking of grant applications aligned with funding guidelines.
Research and evaluate potential grant opportunities based on organizational mission and criteria.
Collaborate with program managers and finance to develop compliant, realistic budgets and support budget narratives.
Monitor grant compliance and submit required financial and programmatic reports timely.
Serve as the main contact for grant-related inquiries and coordinate among internal teams.
Provide secondary support to additional programmatic initiatives within the Office of Research and Grants.
Require a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and strong analytical and project management skills.
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for professional collaboration across university stakeholders.
Passing a pre-employment background check is mandatory and adherence to university’s doctrinal and ethical statements is expected.
Bonus qualifications include at least one year of experience in a grants office and professional grant writing or publication experience.

Grants Administrator Full Description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The Grants Administrator is responsible for supporting both the pre- and post-award processes in the Office of Research and Grants.

What you will do:

Grant Application Management: Contribute to the preparation, submission, and tracking of grant applications in accordance with funding agency guidelines and organizational priorities.
Grant Identification: Conduct research to identify potential grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission and strategic objectives. Evaluate grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, and deadlines to determine viability and fit for the organization.
Budget Development and Planning: Collaborate with program managers and finance personnel to develop accurate and realistic budgets for grant proposals. Ensure compliance with funder's budgetary guidelines and regulations, and provide support in budget narrative development.
Grant Compliance and Reporting: Monitor grant agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with funding requirements and regulations. Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports as required by grant agreements and funding agencies.
Grant Administration and Communication: Serve as a point of contact for grant-related inquiries and communications from funding agencies. Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders, such as program staff, finance, and development teams, to ensure effective grant implementation and reporting.
Support Other Research Programs: Provide secondary support for other programmatic initiatives within the Office of Research and Grants as assigned.
Complete other duties as assigned.

What you need:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
Analytical and project/process management skills.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate complex information in a professional, academic manner with the university community, business partners, administration, and students.
Must pass pre-employment background investigation.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

Minimum of one year experience working in a grant's office full-time or as an intern.
Experience with professional writing for grants or publication.

Why work at GCU:

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
Free on-site gyms on campus

Original Job Description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The Grants Administrator is responsible for supporting both the pre- and post-award processes in the Office of Research and Grants.

What you will do:

Grant Application Management: Contribute to the preparation, submission, and tracking of grant applications in accordance with funding agency guidelines and organizational priorities.
Grant Identification: Conduct research to identify potential grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission and strategic objectives. Evaluate grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, and deadlines to determine viability and fit for the organization.
Budget Development and Planning: Collaborate with program managers and finance personnel to develop accurate and realistic budgets for grant proposals. Ensure compliance with funder's budgetary guidelines and regulations, and provide support in budget narrative development.
Grant Compliance and Reporting: Monitor grant agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with funding requirements and regulations. Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports as required by grant agreements and funding agencies.
Grant Administration and Communication: Serve as a point of contact for grant-related inquiries and communications from funding agencies. Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders, such as program staff, finance, and development teams, to ensure effective grant implementation and reporting.
Support Other Research Programs: Provide secondary support for other programmatic initiatives within the Office of Research and Grants as assigned.
Complete other duties as assigned.

What you need:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
Analytical and project/process management skills.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate complex information in a professional, academic manner with the university community, business partners, administration, and students.
Must pass pre-employment background investigation.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

Minimum of one year experience working in a grant's office full-time or as an intern.
Experience with professional writing for grants or publication.

Why work at GCU:

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
Free on-site gyms on campus

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