Job Description: What We Are Looking For The BRIGHTS Center is seeking a Grant Manager who will hold a leadership position in administering major research initiatives focused on research related to human flourishing in psychological science. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and have expertise in providing excellent customer service. The candidate must be a self-starter and work well in a team environment.
A Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience is required. A Master's degree in Accounting, Human Development or a relative field is preferred.
Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
Monitor work of team and provide general project management for the team (various faculty scholars and mentors, post-doctoral research associates, doctoral student assistants, undergraduate research assistants at multiple research sites)
Oversee activities such as contact with sub-award sites, tracking grant progress, writing reports to the funding agency, communicate with various research sites and advisory board meetings, gathering final reports etc.
Budget planning and tracking for multi-million budget(s)
Plan and execute events associated with the grant (travel involved)
Oversee promotion of research outputs into public resources to be publicly available for others to use
Assist with every aspect of the projects as needed and other duties deemed appropriate by project leader
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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About Us Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
About Us: Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.