Contracts and Grants Manager

Overview:

WiredPeople welcomes applicants to our Contracts and Grants Manager role. This position is responsible for working collaboratively within public health teams to implement program requirements. Successful candidates will assist with the daily operations associated with the grant application process, working with grant recipients and research center staff, advisory council meetings, and related activities.  Considerable exercise of independent judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, good computer skills, and the ability to perform against high standards of excellence is a must. This position will operate onsite in Tallahassee, FL.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and monitor research grants.
• Complete all required forms and assure the effective approval process to execute grants.
• Work with the advisory council to implement recommendations as it relates to research grants.
• Assist with daily operations associated with grant application processes.
• Work closely with grant recipients, research center staff, advisory council meetings.
• Maintain complete grant folders, forms, and monitor associated budgets.
• Complete data reports as requested and support the development of annual reports on the progress of research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of contract or grants management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Methodical and strategic thinking.
• Good communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Budgeting and accounting experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of auditing policies.
• Knowledge of donor agencies.
• Strong writing skills.

WiredPeople provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WiredPeople complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.