Grant Funded–Grant Administrator Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Grant Funded•Grant Administrator
Belmont University
in Nashville, TN

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Full-Time

Posted:

04/16/2025

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Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts Grant Funded•Grant Administrator We are now accepting applications for a qualified Grant Funded•Grant Administrator at Belmont University.
Employment Type
Staff Internal Job Category
Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time Department
Ofc Sponsored Programs Hours Primary Duties and

Responsibilities:

This position will support all sponsored program grants initiated through academic departments. Faculty will be able to call on this position to assist with funding sources, research proposal development, institutional review board relations, fund management, reports to the funding source, and serve as a consultant for financial matters related to funding. This position will work in concert with the Foundation Relations Coordinator, Finance and Administration to assure proper and efficient funded research procedures.

Job duties:

Assists faculty and university administration in writing proposals for funding from private foundations, state, national and international resources, and donors, to support the faculty in projects, programs, initiatives, and services, including participating in budget planning, coordinating submission and, ensuring proposal adherence with ethical and legal guidelines.
Serves as a reference, mentor, and advisor to faculty to identify sources of external funding for research. Provides guidance for initial ideation for faculty research, including resources found in grant search databases, libraries, the web, foundation sites and personal contacts.
Coordinates and provides training of faculty and activities of research personnel such that grants are conducted with efficiency, good stewardship, accuracy, and compliance.
Builds partnerships among university individuals and among university initiatives to strengthen collaboration and innovation.
Works with the principal investigator and Finance and Accounting to manage budgets and support grant expenditures including faculty effort and subawards.
Supports the timeliness and accuracy of expected reports for the University and for granting sources
Serves in collaboration with the Finance Administrator, Foundation Relations Coordinator, and Finance and Accounting to assure secure and efficient processing of sponsored program grants initiated through various University Colleges, Departments, and Administrative Units.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: Form diverse leaders of character;
Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in an inclusive community.
Required EducationMust have a bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related area. Required ExperienceApplicants must have 3-5 years of experience in related areas such as: grant writing, funded research, nonprofit development, and grants administration. Applicants should understand and be able to converse in the areas of research methods, accounting principles and practices, business, and management. They should also be able to work both independently and as a member of a team. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the American with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Click here to learn more. Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.
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