Senior Manager, Grants

June 13, 2026

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The Senior Grants Manager will be a key member of the grant administration team within the College of Connected Computing (CCC). This position will focus on pre and post award activities, award setup, and will include additional leadership responsibilities. The Senior Grants Manager will serve as a resource and problem-solver for the school, ensure compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements, and support faculty and departmental needs. This role will involve collaboration across departments and central oﬃces, playing a pivotal role in the success of grant proposals and administration. Key Responsibilities Leadership and School-Wide Support Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert for grants management, offering guidance to faculty, departments, and staff across the CCC. Review proposals submitted by departments to ensure compliance and adherence to school and sponsor requirements. Pull data and analyze trends to support decision-making and strategic planning within the school. Address complex problems related to grant submissions and award management, collaborating with central offices and sponsors as needed. Support proposals from the CCC Dean's office, including submissions for leadership personnel. Provide pre-award and post-award assistance and training for the CCC grants managers. Pre-Award Responsibilities Provide expert guidance on proposal development, including budget preparation, sponsor certifications, compliance, and administrative requirements. Ensure school-level approvals are included in proposal attachments. Collaborate with faculty and departmental staff to meet sponsor deadlines and requirements. Perform application submission. Identify and resolve issues during the proposal preparation and submission process. Award Setup Oversee the setup of newly funded awards to ensure alignment with institutional and sponsor guidelines. Act as a liaison with central administrative offices to facilitate award activation and fund management. Post-Award Responsibilities Ensures that the post-award operation is running smoothly. Creates budget reconciliation and forecasting reports and uses these reports to meet regularly with faculty to review their financial situations. Ensures compliance with requirements such as effort reporting, financial & progress reporting. Serves as a Human Capital Management (HCM) Costing Specialist, managing payroll. Completes timely journal entries as necessary, grant closeouts, etc. Assisting with rate setting/implementation for PI/Faculty run Service Center(s). Other Responsibilities Processing of salary verification letters related to proposal submission. Provide interim account setups and courtesy extensions as required. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support grants management operations. Supervisory Relationships This position reports directly to the CCC Assistant Dean of Research. As the College expands, this position will evolve from an individual contributor to a management role, supervising a small team of grant managers. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of pre-award and post-award grants management experience. Strong knowledge of federal and non-federal grant regulations and compliance requirements. Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and grants management systems. Experience working with faculty on complex awards and familiarity with a variety of sponsors. Problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines. Advanced understanding of research compliance and sponsor-specific regulations. Familiarity with the Vanderbilt University grants management ecosystem. At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice. We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story. Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply To This Job

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