Director of Grants and Contracts Financial Administration Job at Buffkin / Baker (Stillwater)

Grants Director

We are looking for an experienced Grants Director to lead a mission-driven fundi...

Location

United States , Asheville

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in high volume grant writing, grant administration, or related fundraising work, preferably within a nonprofit / government environment
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
advanced education or grant-related certification is preferred
Demonstrated success overseeing complex grant portfolios that include federal, state, local, or private funding sources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of securing substantial grant awards
Experience coordinating grant compliance and program operations, including work connected to Medicaid billing requirements
Proficiency with Google Workspace and comfort using fundraising or financial systems such as Bloomerang and NetSuite
Ability to develop strong partnerships with funders, stakeholders, and cross-functional internal teams
Strong analytical and financial skills, including budgeting, variance review, and data-informed decision-making

Job Responsibility

Create and direct a comprehensive grants plan that supports organizational priorities and anticipated funding needs
Manage a large portfolio of more than 30 grants and contracts representing over $7 million in revenue
Identify and evaluate funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other grantmaking sources
Lead the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, award oversight, and required follow-up reporting
Maintain a detailed schedule of deadlines and deliverables to keep applications, renewals, and reports on track and compliant
Work closely with finance leadership to prepare proposal budgets, assemble financial materials, and monitor restricted funding
Cultivate productive relationships with funders, public agencies, and community partners to expand long-term support
Serve as an external representative at meetings and events to communicate the organization's mission and build funding visibility
Keep thorough grant records and provide regular updates to leadership and the Board on funding activity and program outcomes

What we offer

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Director of Research Operations

The Director of Research Operations, working with the Chief of Medical Research,...

Location

United States , Hollywood

Salary:

Not provided

Memorial Healthcare System

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors (Required)
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in clinical research administration, including leadership of research operations
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Extensive clinical and health services research and operations experience, affording the ability to advise, implement, oversee, and strategize to optimize research funding and productivity
Strong knowledge of FDA, ICH-GCP, OHRP, CMS billing compliance, and federal grant regulations
Strong leadership, communication, and change-management skills
Demonstrated experience overseeing study start-up, research contracting, coverage analysis, budgeting, and finance
Experience with research billing compliance and clinical trial financial workflows
Experience developing process improvements, KPIs, and productivity/workload systems

Job Responsibility

Serves as consultant to all levels of management to provide decision support for initiatives, policies, and procedures
Functions in a supervisory capacity by staffing, hiring, orienting, performance management and administering disciplinary actions for employees
Takes an active role in ensuring positive Employee Engagement within the department
Performs special projects and duties as assigned, including necessary research, forecasting, and conflict resolution
Directs sponsor and departmental budget preparation and financial planning processes including budget review for compliance and opportunities
developing protocol specific budgets
and tracking protocol related revenues and expenses by sponsors
Directs and performs statistical, cost, and financial analysis of research data extracted from various internal sources
Prepares reports based on findings, including healthcare costs, grants, provider contracts, debt capacity, and revenue and profitability

Fulltime

Director Of Sponsored Programs

Lake Superior State University is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader t...

Location

United States , Sault Ste Marie

Salary:

70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

Lake Superior State University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in grants and contracts administration, or relevant transferable experience
Demonstrated experience in grant writing, proposal development, and post-award management
Experience with grant compliance requirements, including federal regulations such as Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Familiarity with financial oversight of grants, including budgeting, reporting, and management of multiple funding streams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and serve as a trusted institutional resource
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
Experience working with business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools

Job Responsibility

Leads and advances the University's sponsored programs strategy in alignment with institutional priorities, mission, and strategic plan
Identifies and pursues external funding opportunities that align with the University's strengths, needs, and areas of growth
Develops and leads institutional grant proposals, including large-scale and collaborative initiatives with faculty, staff, and community partners
Contributes to measurable outcomes tied to strategic plan initiatives through the expansion and success of sponsored programs
Partners with faculty and staff to identify, develop, and submit competitive grant and contract proposals
Provides guidance and support throughout the full lifecycle of grant development, from concept through submission
Develops and delivers training, resources, and guidance to strengthen grant-writing capacity across the institution
Supports principal investigators and project directors in understanding expectations and best practices for successful grant execution
Oversees the administration of grants and contracts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Implements and maintains policies, procedures, and systems that ensure all sponsored programs are managed in accordance with applicable laws and institutional requirements

Fulltime

Director, Department of Programs

The Director, Department of Programs (DoP) ensures Geneva’s research and develop...

Location

United States , Bethesda; San Antonio

Salary:

160000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

THE GENEVA FOUNDATION

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Health, or related field required
advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) strongly preferred
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in research administration, research operations, or related non-profit, academic, or government environments
Experience leading R&D business development in a DoD, industry, or higher education environment
Proven track record building pre-award capacity that actively drives proposals including capture planning, non-technical volume ownership, lay reviews, and submission readiness
Expertise in federal and non-federal sponsor regulations, contracts, and grants management
Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing teams with clear accountability and measurable results
Demonstrated financial acumen in profitability management of federally funded research and industry-sponsored clinical trials
Proven record of shaping and executing growth strategies that expand research funding, strengthen R&D pipelines, and build institutional partnerships
Strong operational acumen, with experience in compliance oversight, risk management, and QA/QC system implementation

Job Responsibility

Lead annual goal setting, performance monitoring, and reporting for DoP
Actively serve on the Department Leadership Team to ensure Geneva’s vision is translated into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes
Ensure compliance with federal, non-federal, and Geneva regulations, including human subjects’ protection, animal welfare, intellectual property, conflict of interest, and cost-accounting standards
Advance modernization of enterprise systems, data, and QA/QC processes to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and decision-making
Benchmark Geneva’s practices against leading institutions to adopt and execute best-in-class standards
Conduct risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies to reduce organizational vulnerabilities
Oversee departmental budget development, monitoring, and variance management to ensure responsible growth and resource optimization
Deliver accurate and timely reporting of meaningful metrics to demonstrate performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic impact
Manage long-term planning for research operations, aligning people, infrastructure, and technology with growth projections
Work with Finance to articulate audit readiness and ensure audit-ready records within DoP

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings account, with employer contribution
Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners
Short-and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Life & ADD insurance
403b retirement plan with generous employer match
flexible leave options
11 paid holidays per year

Fulltime

Mce Grants Administrator Ii

Reporting to the Director of Research Administration and a member of the Departm...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

67000.00 - 77000.00 USD / Year

The University Of Denver

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years research administration-related experience, including preparing proposal submissions, and providing post-award grants administration. Associates degree and work experience related to the position can be substituted on a year for year basis for the BA.

Job Responsibility

Support faculty in the development and submission of grant proposals, including helping develop a timeline, budget preparation, completion of sponsor and institutional forms, and navigation of required submission systems
Advise faculty and unit leadership on sponsor guidelines, eligibility requirements, budget rules (including selecting appropriate rates), and university policies related to proposal submission, personnel effort, and budget considerations
Maintain current knowledge of and advises faculty, institute, and center leadership on federal and other external sponsor requirements to ensure proposals are compliant and ready for submission
Initiate and manage proposal records within the university’s electronic research administration system (InfoEd) and coordinate required institutional reviews and approvals prior to submission
Provide guidance, tools, and resources to strengthen proposal development and to support pursuit of external funding opportunities
Collaborate closely with the Associate Dean for Research, Director for Research Administration, the Business Office, and ORSP to ensure IDC, cost-share, course buyout, grant pay, space requirements or other impacts are understood and can be accommodated
Provide strategic oversight of post-award grant portfolios, ensuring both current-year execution and long-range financial sustainability across multiple projects, funding sources, departments, institutes, and centers
Lead long-range financial planning for sponsored projects, including multi-year forecasting, scenario modeling, and alignment of grant expenditures with project milestones, staffing plans, and institutional priorities
Provide strategic financial technical assistance and guidance to the ADR, project PIs, and teams across a complex portfolio
Manage post-award grant budgets with PIs across the project lifecycle, including spending projections, expense monitoring, forecasting, identification of potential cost overruns or allowability issues, and supporting budget modifications

What we offer

medical
dental
retirement
paid time off
tuition benefit
ECO pass

Fulltime

Chief Financial Officer

Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) is recruiting for a full-time (35 hours...

Location

United States

Salary:

97371.00 - 146057.00 USD / Year

Alaska Legal Services Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
minimum of Five (5) years of experience to include A/P, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger, Cost Allocations, Budgeting, Forecasting and Audit Management
Previous supervisory and management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Computer proficiency (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail and data entry) with advanced knowledge of preparation of financial statements and financial reports, payroll systems and reporting

Job Responsibility

Lead ALSC’s overall financial strategy and performance including budget management, fiscal/grant compliance and oversight, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, day-to-day fiscal issues, and supervision of the Accounting Team
Work closely with ALSC’s Executive Director and leadership team in financial goal setting, evaluating short and long-term strategic financial objectives, advising the Executive Director and ALSC Board on financial and budgeting matters, as well as providing guidance to staff with responsibility for grants and contract management
Through the development and maintenance of robust financial systems and full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable government regulations, and grant requirements, uphold the highest standards of accuracy and transparency in financial reporting

What we offer

Generous benefits and leave package provided, including partial reimbursement of relocation expenses
Personal leave begins at six weeks per year for a full-time employee
ALSC observes 15 paid holidays

Fulltime

Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations...

Location

United States , Shrewsbury

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or financial management roles
Proficiency in accounting systems and processes, including accounts payable and receivable
Strong skills in bank account reconciliation and month-end close procedures
Demonstrated experience in budgeting and preparing financial forecasts
Knowledge of payroll processing and employee benefits administration
Familiarity with nonprofit financial operations and reporting requirements
Ability to manage insurance programs and risk management processes
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a detail-oriented approach

Job Responsibility

Manage all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
Monitor incoming donations, grants, and other funding streams to ensure accurate financial tracking
Oversee the monthly billing process, verifying accuracy and timeliness before distribution
Prepare preliminary budget proposals, financial forecasts, and monthly financial statements for review by the Executive Director and Board of Directors
Coordinate the annual audit process, ensuring all financial records are prepared and accessible
Administer payroll processing, including employee benefits contributions and leave time tracking
Maintain and manage employee insurance benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability coverage
Lead human resources functions such as recruitment, onboarding, policy enforcement, and exit interviews
Manage agency liability, workers' compensation, and group accident insurance programs, including claims processing and renewals
Oversee purchasing and contract negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with organizational policies

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Grant Administrator

The Grant Administrator has the primary responsibility to oversee the administra...

Location

United States , Macy

Salary:

22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hour

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of two years of related experience
Experience in tribal governments, tribally-led organizations, foundations, nonprofits, or the private sector, highly desirable
Possess a Valid Driver's License
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Suite
Strong logic, analytical and problem-solving abilities with solid understanding of grants management
Solid planning and organizational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadlines
Ability to take initiative and develop solutions quickly and effectively
High level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials and issues
Exhibits a positive attitude and professional demeanor
Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen

Job Responsibility

Perform all activities to assist in the preparing, managing, tracking, and submitting of grant proposals for various government agencies and re-contracting for P.L. 93-638 contracts on behalf of the Tribe
Maintain current Reporting Matrix and timeline to reflect all grant/ contract reporting to ensure reports are submitted on time
Work with the Program Director and Finance to track expenditures, deliverables, compliance, and other grantor reporting needs, deadlines, and action items
In coordination with the Finance team, ensure grants are set up properly and match/cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled
Ensure Program Directors follow the OMB Uniform Guidance and follow the Tribe's Procurement Policy
Prepare and maintain records digitally and in files to monitor all grants and P.L. 93-638 contracts Notice of Awards, contracts, reports, correspondence, budget modifications, and funding drawdown information for annual audit compliance
Provide monthly grants reports to Program Directors to review expenditures, advise on post-award spending, check-in on grant deliverables, and oversee compliance
Assist in budget and scope modifications by advising Program Directors on proper procedures to follow for changes and modifications
Prepares, maintains, and submits documentation for funding drawdowns
Develop and communicate reports to the Chief Financial Officer supporting project status

Fulltime

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