Linfield University · 2 weeks ago
Director of Grants and Sponsored Research
McMinnville Campus - McMinnville, OR 97128
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$52K/yr - $52K/yr
1+ years expLinfield University invites applications for the position of Director of Grants and Sponsored Research. This role plans, implements, and manages the grant development functions of the University, including opportunities from foundations, corporations, and local, state, and federal government agencies.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all university-wide grant-seeking efforts
Represent the university to funding agencies and maintain external relationships
Establish strategic priorities for grant development in collaboration with university leadership
Identify prospective foundation, government, and corporate grant funders
Cultivate relationships with prospective funding organizations, independently or in partnership with university officials
Oversee the preparation, internal approval process, and submission of grant proposals and inquiries
Maintain comprehensive records of grant opportunities, submissions, and outcomes
Evaluate and enhance institutional grant development capacity
Serve as a resource to faculty on all aspects of grant development and administration
Guide faculty in identifying funding opportunities, developing proposals, and managing awards
Promote internal awareness of grant and sponsored research opportunities
Provide training and informational sessions on grant processes and compliance
Ensure faculty understanding of federally mandated policies related to grant seeking and administration (e.g., Research Misconduct, Financial Conflict of Interest)
Maintain and update resources available on the faculty grants website
Oversee post-award grant administration, including financial stewardship and compliance
Coordinate award setup, modifications, and closeout procedures
Monitor expenditures (in collaboration with Grants Accounting), procurement, cost-sharing, compliance with funder requirements, and the need for no-cost extensions in collaboration with Principal Investigators and/or project personnel
Coordinate reporting for all Linfield employees and consultants involved in grant projects
Develop institutional policies as needed in response to federal agency requirements
Ensure compliance with institutional policy and funding guidelines and regulations
Serve as system administrator for electronic research administration systems (e.g., NIH, NSF)
Act as a liaison between Advancement and Academic Affairs to align grant efforts with university goals
Coordinate with the Advancement Development Team to support integrated fundraising strategies
Collaborate with Grants Accounting to manage drawdowns of awards and monitor account balances
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of one year working in a grant-seeking capacity, with experience or specialized training in grant proposal writing
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
Facility with financial information
Ability to work collegially with a variety of constituencies
Strong ability to develop positive rapport with faculty members
Creativity and innovation in approach
Valid driver's license and driving record sufficient to become/remain certified to operate Linfield vehicles and equipment
Preferred
advanced degree
Experience with federal and foundation grants databases
Experience with grant management systems
Experience in a higher education environment
Company
Linfield University
Linfield University, a private institution located in the Pacific Northwest focuses on practical education through collaborative, service and experiential learning opportunities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Wenz
Vice President / CFO
John Olson
Assistant Director of Career Development | Strategic Partnerships
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