[Hiring] Senior Grants Management Specialist @University of Rochester

Role Description

The Director of Grant Financial Management serves as the senior financial professional on the Regional Grants Management Team, reporting to the Senior Director of Business Development. The Director focuses on planning, directing, and evaluating budgeting, financial management, and business plan development related to grant activities that support the strategic plans of the UR Medicine and its Affiliates.

• Mentor financial professionals in departments and Affiliates who are new to grant financing.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director on the selection and development of grant opportunities, loans, or other financial arrangements.
• Lead the development of capital and operating budgets, budget justifications, and narratives.
• Provide initial financial management support on grant awards until a dedicated financial manager is identified and/or trained.
• Hire and manage a team of accountants supporting grants within the Regional Business Development Department.
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting on all grants in compliance with state and federal regulations and UR policies.
• Collaborate with ORPA on auditing new financial partners and developing subcontracts.
• Advise and support departments in budgeting of unfunded personnel costs, data management costs, publication costs, and other areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years relevant experience including at least 2 years at a managerial level required.
• Master’s degree, equivalent course work, or specialized experience in an appropriate field related to the assignment is desirable.
• CPA or bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with grants management in an academic medical setting required.
• Experience in financial accounting of both capital and operating grants preferred.
• Experience with Workday, Axiom, HRSA Electronic Handbook preferred.
• Experience in the UR IORA, Grants.gov, NYS SFS, and other grant submission portals required.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities required.
• Familiarity with MS Office suite, particularly Excel required.
• Must achieve and maintain CLASP Certification within 1 year required.

Requirements

• Works with Affiliate CEOs, CFOs, and URMFG Principal Investigators on hiring, coaching, development & management of proposed grant budgets.
• Ensures compliance with institutional policies and expectations.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with university, NYS and federal grant regulations.
• Manages and creates processes to meet sponsor proposal and reporting deadlines.
• Implements best practice improvements to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness in grant funding and operations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00.
• Full-time remote work opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.