CALS Grants Administrator - Program Manager
Company: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
This position will be responsible for providing a variety of
business and fiscal functions to manage grant operations at the
College level. This position will support the College portfolio of
grants covering Departments and ARECs. The position will support
faculty through both the pre-award and post-award processes,
including building and budgeting proposals, proposal submission,
navigating progress report submission, and other support, working
closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs. Required
Qualifications • Bachelors degree in a relevant field. • Minimum of
5 years of experience in program management. • Experience with NSF
and NIH proposals. • Experience with financial grants management in
a university context. • Strong organizational and communication
skills. • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and
external partners • Current CRA certification Preferred
Qualifications • Masters degree in a relevant field. • Demonstrated
experience with large NSF awards. • Familiarity with Cayuse,
Research.gov, or similar agency websites. • Experience in training
and project management. • Current PMP certification • Knowledge of
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) requirements. Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted
Salary Information Commensurate with experience. Hours per week 40
Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to
have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to
its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the
boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary
approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A
comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of
life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an
inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of
medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and
Honors College. The university has a significant presence across
Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the
Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport
News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research
centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech
conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech
endorses and encourages participation in professional development
opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable
contributions to university shared governance provide important
representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique
and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not
discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the
basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender,
gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity
or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual
orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against
employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose
their compensation or the compensation of other employees or
applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
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