Vanderbilt electronic research administration (vera) system
The Lead Grants Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all pre- and post-award activities across OVPRI, particularly its central office and departments, centers, and institutes
Job Summary
The Lead Grants Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all pre- and post-award activities across OVPRI, particularly its central office and departments, centers, and institutes.
This position works with faculty, students, staff, and the Research Development and Support team (RDS) to prepare and submit sponsored funding applications for OVPRI and to coordinate the subsequent contracts or award funding and other post-award processes for successful proposals.
The goal of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation is to promote Vanderbilt’s distinctive research culture, which aspires to improve the human condition through path-breaking discovery and innovation.
Matching Summary
The Lead Grants Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all pre- and post-award activities across OVPRI, particularly its central office and departments, centers, and institutes.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Pre- and post-award grant activities
Sponsor, university, and federal guidelines
Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration (VERA) system
Budgetary allocations and compliance
Effort costing and management
Agency policies and procedures
Nice-to-have
Expert resource for grants managers
Collaborative research institutions
Advance research and scholarship missions
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
At least 8 years of experience in grant application preparation