University of Notre Dame

Pre-Award Program Manager

Notre Dame, IN, United States

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$742kDetected 28 days ago

Project ManagementCustomer SupportResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

About the role

Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.
Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.
At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

Partner with faculty investigators to develop and prepare complex research proposals, including budgets, budget justifications, administrative documents, and supporting materials.
Serve as the primary preaward contact for an assigned portfolio of investigators, providing responsive and solutions-oriented support throughout the proposal lifecycle.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including faculty, department administrators, research offices, and other University partners, to facilitate timely and successful proposal submissions.
Monitor proposal timelines and manage competing priorities to meet internal and external deadlines.
Identify potential compliance issues and proactively recommend solutions to support successful submissions.
Maintain strong working relationships with faculty and administrators while providing high-quality customer service and research administration expertise.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and external partners.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.

Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of related experience in sponsored research administration, research operations, grants management, or a similar academic or research environment.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and non-federal research regulations, sponsor guidelines, and compliance requirements.
Ability to analyze complex information and provide guidance related to proposal development and research administration processes.
Experience using multiple internal and external systems related to research administration.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience supporting sponsored research activities within a higher education, research institution, or similar environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.

The Pre-Award Program Manager provides expert guidance on proposal development, budget preparation, sponsor requirements, and University policies and procedures

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