Grant Manager, Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities

Grant Manager, Baylor Center for Developmental
Disabilities

Job Identification: 15197
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Job Description:
The Baylor
Center for Developmental Disabilities invests in research,
training, outreach, and clinical services that promotes the
flourishing of people with disabilities, their families, and
communities. The Center hosts a growing number of programs,
clinics, projects, and events focused on supporting individuals
with intellectual disability, autism, and an array of other
developmental disabilities. Likewise, we are committed to helping
schools and communities welcome and support the full participation
of people with disabilities and their families.

What We’re Looking For
The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities is looking for a
Grants Manager. The mission of our Center is to promote the
flourishing of individuals with developmental disabilities, their
families, and communities through compelling research, training,
leadership, outreach, and clinical services. We will be expanding
our portfolio of externally funded projects and growing the number
of faculty affiliates. This person will help support our pursuit of
new funding and effectively manage ongoing grants.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related
areas, minimum of two years of experience related to grant or
research administration, and an active Christian Faith are
required.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing skills
• Effective and winsome interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Expertise in conceptualizing and crafting proposals

Job Expectations:

• Identify potential research funders and support faculty in
  preparing programmatic aspects of proposals for sponsored projects,
  ensuring compliance with all Baylor and sponsor guidelines
• Manage pre- and post-award programmatic operations related to
  funded research grants
• Perform Center administrative duties and support financial
  manager in budgetary and accounting duties in conjunction with
  sponsored projects as needed
• Develop and revise policies and procedures for managing
  research projects within the Center to ensure compliance with
  Office of Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) guidelines
• Coordinate within the University’s Research and Compliance
  Administration system (CARA) approvals from relevant faculty,
  deans, and administrative committees for proposals, contract and
  project modifications to ensure that all parties understand all
  obligations and budgetary commitments
• Provide website content updates related to research and grant
  activities
• Ensure timely submission of required sponsor programmatic
  reports as necessary
• Develop and present training within OVPR guidelines to assist
  faculty and staff in administration of grant and research
  budgets
• Work with University Research Administrator to assist with
  budget and proposal processing, tracking of sign-off procedures,
  and timely submissions of proposals to OVPR Pre-Award for final
  review and submission to the sponsor via mail or electronic
  submission
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of University’s Human Resources
  system to facilitate requesting, hiring, and processing of
  personnel for grant-related positions
• Maintain auditable records
• Work with OVPR and University Development to seek funding
  opportunities for the research priorities of the Center
• Participate in and contribute to regular Center team
  meetings

Compensation & Benefits
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a
comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and
vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and
outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a
comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s
wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and
active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate. Also, explore our great hometown of
Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally.

About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated
with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to
compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including
those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military
service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious
educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider
an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages
women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to
apply.

About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated
with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to
compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including
those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military
service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment
to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the
validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections
for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the
religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the
First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.
Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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