Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Manager, Grants and Contracts

Job Category Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing

Department SN-Business Office

Overview

The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.

Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post-master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow.

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers School of Nursing is seeking a Manager, Grants & Contracts located in Newark, NJ . Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Grants and Contracts oversees the grants and contracts

lifecycle as it relates to Research and Sponsored Projects within the School of Nursing. Provides full oversight of all grant post

award administration for the School of Nursing and provides independent accounting and budgeting support to Directors and

Principal Investigators. Manages all aspects that fall within the post-award category, overseeing the allocation of salaries to grants

and to ensure consistent reconciliation of all sponsored projects and projects related to research activities. Manages the Effort

reporting process, working with supporting staff and PIs to ensure timely allocation of effort on projects. Coordinates Effort

Certification and Reporting Technology (ECRT) certifications in line with the University’s required timeline.

Duties include:

• Responsible for the grants and contracts activities within the School of Nursing. Oversees all grants, contracts, gifts, endowments, restricted, and unrestricted projects related to research and other sponsored programs within SON.
• Allocates resources, monitors and instructs Principal Investigators and Administration with the management of their budgets.
• Creates and implements internal quality assurances and controls for all grant and contract activities.
• Manages supporting staff.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

FLSA Exempt

Grade 30S

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 102186.00

Annual Mid Range Salary 129264.00

Annual Maximum Salary 156342.00

Standard Hours 37.50

Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field plus five (5) years of relevant grant administration professional experience in a financial /accounting function.
• Two (2) years of previous supervisory/managerial experience required. The ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and a professional/courteous manner when working with both internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrated analytical skills that allow for interpretation of budgetary, financial, and related management information.
• Excellent computer skills and experience using spreadsheet, charting, and other software tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and clearly articulate analytical results and findings to a diverse set of people with varying skillsets.
• The ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential financial or organizational matters.
• The ability to respond flexibly and positively in all circumstances, and to work calmly under pressure.
• The ability to interact and work effectively with diverse people and a wide range of stakeholders, including but not limited to, Faculty, Administrators, Research Staff, University Officers and any additional key points of contact.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST0800

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

Location Details

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