Department:

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/PROVOST

Position Category:

Staff Full Time Job Description The Pre-Award Grants Manager is responsible for pre-award management of grants and sponsored projects in the Office of Research, Grants and Sponsored Programs (ORGSP). Required Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education/experience and strong oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience in proposal development or grants administration

• Ability to interpret and apply complex sponsor and agency regulations
• Demonstrated experience with business and/or grant software; and
• A strong attention to detail

Campus:

Harrogate Posting Number:

S05376

P Job Open Date:

07/20/2026

Job Close Date:

11/20/2026

Open Until Filled:

No About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu . AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. Job Duties . Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, and students, and to the community at large . Participate on University committees . Review award notices of funding opportunities, requests for proposals to assure that the University community is aware of potential awards . Manage pre-award activities, including proposal development and budget creation . Review proposals for compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements . Guide interested principal investigators, faculty, and research teams through the internal routing process . Collaborate with principal investigators, faculty, and research teams to develop high-quality, competitive grant proposals . Maintain accurate records of all pre-award activities, including grant proposals, budget modifications, and sponsor communications . Work closely with the Executive Director of ORGSP and the Post-Award manager to ensure seamless transition and handoff of successful proposals . Maintain a current and working knowledge of sponsor and federal regulations, policies and procedures by attending training, on-line training opportunities and through on the job experiences as coordinated with the Executive Director of ORGSP . Provide regular reports and updates to the Executive Director of ORGSP on pre-award activities, proposal outcomes, and funding trends. . Other duties as assigned