Grants Manager and Fiscal Officer

This position involves duties in the pre- and post-award management of Maine Sea Grant’s federal awards from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Sea Grant Program, along with post-award management of additional grant competitions administered by and through Maine Sea Grant. Duties also include pre- and post-award grant management activities related to extramural funding from other public and private institutions. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively with other Maine Sea Grant, NOAA, and University of Maine administrators, and all awardees to manage and supervise all fiscal activities of the department. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $55,000 to $65,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is based on the University of Maine's Orono campus, with a hybrid work arrangement possible.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, or related field or an equivalent mixture of post-secondary education and relevant work experience. Expert in developing management systems and process documentation. Demonstrated experience building and managing project budgets. Demonstrated experience with federal grants guidance, rules, and regulations. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external constituencies. Demonstrated experience using Google Office suite; e-mail; spreadsheets; word processing; electronic databases; and accounting software. Advanced skill with spreadsheets.

Preferred:

Advanced knowledge of federal grants guidance, rules, and regulations. Demonstrated use of grant system web portals, e.g., grants.gov, etc. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiate and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Demonstrated flexibility in prioritizing as unexpected demands arise. Experience with UMaine systems and processes. Experience with FileMaker or other database software.

Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position. a resume/curriculum vitae. Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on January 20, 2025. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Gayle Zydlewski, [email protected] or 207-581-1422. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr