Grants Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and three years of job-related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• A credible commitment to a “growth mindset,” and to professional development, self-reflection, career planning, and collaborative communications.
• Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
• Strong financial accounting skills, and a constantly updating knowledge of generally-accepted accounting principles.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Cardinal Curriculum I & II must be completed to remain in this position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with many stakeholders, including researchers of all career levels, executive leadership, government employees and federal civil servants, vendors, and external partners.
• Experience with complex budget preparation for government or non-profit agencies.
• Highly-skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; must be comfortable with pivot tables and charts, and able to envision new ways to structure information to enhance communication and understandability.
• High level of discretion and good judgment, independent motivation and initiative, integrity, trustworthiness, diplomacy, respect, flexibility, and team collaboration.
• Must have excellent time management, computer, and communications skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work additional hours, as determined by project deadlines and in discussion with the Associate Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, and perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds. Rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
• Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.

The expected pay range for this position is $84,000 - $108,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.