Grant Management Specialist

DepartmentCollege of Health and Human Sciences

About MSU Denver

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Qualified candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, scholarship, and service in an inclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.

About the College of Health and Human Sciences

The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) embraces inclusivity and an orientation to lifelong learning to prepare diverse students for interculturally competent practice, research, and leadership in their disciplines. Through collaboration and engagement with the community and one another, faculty, staff, and students lead transformative and justice-oriented endeavors to secure the health and well-being of people and their communities.

The CHHS is a newly established college and serves about 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students across 8 academic departments and the Gina and Frank Day Health Institute. For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/health-human-sciences/.

Position Description

The Grant Management Specialist in CHHS works on a collaborative team to operationalize the strategic direction of the College. Reporting to the CHHS Finance and Grants Manager, this position will provide support to the Dean’s Office (to include the Grants Office) to develop grants management systems and procedures. The Grant Management Specialist will be assigned to specific grants to provide direct support and those grants may be in the Day Health Institute, a CHHS Academic Department, the Dean’s Office, or a combination. This position will work with the Office of the Controller and the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs to ensure compliance with funding agencies as well as the University’s accounting standards. 

The Grant Management Specialist will work collaboratively with faculty and staff across the college, the CHHS Grants office, the Dean’s office, the Day Health Institute, CHHS Academic Departments, the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, the Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance Office, and the University Advancement office to ensure the smooth management of grants within the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Responsibilities

Grants Accounting - 70%

The primary responsibility of the Grant Management Specialist is to provide direct accounting support to a portfolio of grants, as assigned by the Dean’s Office. The Specialist will have in depth involvement on these projects, but will also provide broad accounting support to all CHHS grants.

• Directly manage the financial aspect of a portfolio of grants (to include within the Day Health Institute, CHHS Academic Departments, and others) and as identified by the Dean’s Office based on funding and priority
• Meet with Principal Investigators to gain thorough understanding of program goals and budget
• Support project personnel during proposal development and after award to ensure their understanding and delivery of proper grant management
• Provide oversight, review of, and support to staff for grant disbursements to ensure conformity with all appropriate regulations, rules, and policies
• Keep apprised of and abide by university policies and procedures
• Reconcile and prepare required financial reports for grants
• Develop and maintain positive relations and communications with funding agencies, colleagues, and other internal constituents
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment

Strategic Leadership - 20%

• Help build, bolster, and monitor policies, practices, and systems that support grant activities across the college
• Identify areas for development that would create better supports for grant personnel
• Collaborate with the CHHS Dean’s office, CHHS Grants office, the Day Health Institute, CHHS academic departments, and units across the university in the furtherance of continual improvement of systems and structures that support efficiencies and effectiveness of grant activities across the university

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

• Embrace flexibility to take on related tasks and responsibilities as grants team’s needs change

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of full-time professional experience in a job that included accounting and/or budget management work

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Experience managing the fiscal requirements of grants
• Experience working with financial management CRM, preferably Workday
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated ability to develop required financial reports for grants
• Experience working in a higher education setting

Schedule Information

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Exempt
• Days of the Week: Mon – Fri
• Evenings and Weekend Work: on occasion
• Schedule: This is a hybrid position designed to support flexibility with both in office work, as well as some remote schedules subject to supervisor approval
• Travel: None expected

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. 

This position is subject to grant funding availability. The anticipated hiring range that the University reasonable expects to pay for this position is $58,000 - $64,000.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

How to Apply

Electronic submissions are required.

Candidates are required to electronically submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Please apply by visiting https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and searching for JR103011.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. 

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by October 22, 2024.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email[email protected]Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.