Manager - Grant and Contract Compliance

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Job Description

Department: Office of Sponsored Initiatives

General Statement of Job

The Manager - Grant and Contract Compliance position oversees programmatic and financial activities during the post-award phase of the grant lifecycle. This role ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and guidelines by assessing risks, developing and implementing compliance procedures, conducting internal monitoring reviews, and supporting internal stakeholders to uphold effective grant management standards.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Promotes effective grant management as well as programmatic and fiscal compliance by providing technical assistance to internal stakeholders, particularly Principal Investigators and Grant Managers for sponsored initiatives awarded to South Texas College.
  
• Acts as the liaison for contract negotiations, deliverables, timelines, deadlines, amendments, and other responsibilities related to grant compliance utilizing independent judgment, critical thinking and professional discretion.
  
• Reviews and analyzes grant agreements and contracts to provide effective grant management and compliance guidance.
  
• Collaborates with Principal Investigators in the development of programmatic and fiscal reports to ensure compliance with sponsored agency guidelines.
  
• Facilitates post-award meetings with internal stakeholders, including, but not limited to award kickoffs, compliance reviews, sub-recipient monitoring and grant closeouts.
  
• Conducts technical reviews, training, and monitors grants to promote compliance with sponsored agency guidelines.
  
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding grant compliance, policies, and procedures and resolves related issues and concerns.
  
• Manages the effort reporting process to include tracking, validating, processing, and filing to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
  
• Assists with the assembly and preparation of audit documentation for virtual or onsite monitoring visits from funding agencies.
  
• Develops and maintains resources such as handbooks and other tools or instruments that support effective grant management practices.
  
• Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Initiatives team and supports projects, initiatives, and procedures, including but not limited to the use of the college's grant management processes, electronic filing system, grant budget reviews, and record retention.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
  
• At least three (3) years of grant experience required.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
  
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