Post Award Grant Manager

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Overview
The Post Award Grant Manager oversees a team of Portfolio & Grant Analysts, managing post-award maintenance, reporting, and metrics. This role provides expert analytical and financial services, guidance, and consultation to faculty and staff to optimize the use of research funds and mitigate the risk of non-compliance for all awards within the assigned portfolio. The Post Award Grant Manager collaborates with faculty, staff, and university offices to ensure compliance with policies and sponsor guidelines, conducts complex financial modeling, and cultivates strong working partnerships to support the university's research initiatives.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to compile, analyze, and resolve complex issues with sound judgment. Strong computing skills, including proficiency in MS Excel.
2. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated outstanding organizational skills and the ability to communicate policies and procedures effectively to staff and faculty.
3. Demonstrated superior customer service orientation and the ability to work independently and effectively with a wide range of individuals. Proven ability to exhibit and maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate strong personal integrity and good judgment.
4. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with high attention to detail and prioritization of tasks.
5. Demonstrated ability in data analysis, risk management, and forecasting, and experience with fund accounting and grant/contract administration.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Prior experience with Grants & Contract Administration from pre-award to post-award, including the use of Workday Financials and/or Yale Budgeting Tool (YBT), and other university financial tools, reports, and programs.
2. Previous experience in Sponsored Award financial management within an academic medical center, including experience with Yale's financial systems, policies, and procedures.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and advising staff, with the ability to influence change, and generate team cooperation and collaboration.
4. Knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines pertaining to grant and contract administration, and familiarity with electronic proposal systems, such as IRES.
5. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or a combination of related work experience and education in a related field.

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Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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