Teams at Grand Valley State University

Provides confidential administrative and clerical support to the Executive Director and Human Resources team. Responsibilities include calendar and meeting coordination, HR paperwork, budget reporting, procurement, invoice processing, employee recordkeeping, recruitment coordination, event planning, vendor liaison work, communications, data entry, supervision of student employees, and process improvement.

Manages AWRI’s financial operations, including institutional and grant budgets, funding, endowment and gift accounting, contracts, purchasing, invoicing, expense reconciliation, financial reporting, and compliance. Develops long-term financial plans and operational processes aligned with university departments and strategic priorities. Oversees staff hiring and contract management while advising the Executive Director and administrative leadership team on financial sustainability and operational excellence.

Oversees grant development and administration for WGVU, including researching funders, evaluating requests for proposals, writing and editing applications, managing funded projects, monitoring budgets, and completing reporting requirements. Develops relationships with foundation, corporate, public, and community funders; cultivates philanthropic gifts; manages a donor prospect portfolio; and coordinates with university sponsored programs, advancement, and grants accounting teams.