Grants & Agreements Manager

Grants & Agreements Manager

The Grants & Agreements Manager provides technical expertise and operational leadership for Sponsored Projects Administration's (SPA) Award Acceptance function at Portland State University. The position serves as the University's technical resource for research agreements, conducting and overseeing the review, redlining, negotiation, acceptance, and documentation of sponsored research contracts, grants, and related agreements.

Position Summary - The Grants & Agreements Manager independently analyzes complex agreements, develops alternative contract language, negotiates acceptable solutions with external parties, and resolves contractual issues that affect the University's rights, obligations, and risk. The Manager supervises a team of Grants & Agreements Specialists responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and accepting sponsored awards and research agreements; drafting and executing outgoing subaward agreements; and documenting award information necessary to support institutional stewardship, compliance, and financial management.

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and four or more years of progressively responsible experience directly reviewing, redlining, and negotiating complex contracts and agreements, and demonstrated experience supervising and managing staff. A master's degree may substitute for a portion of the experience requirements, however some direct contract review and negotiation experience and staff supervisory experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications - Significant knowledge of and direct experience in sponsored research administration, preferably at an institution of higher education or another research organization, including familiarity with sponsor requirements, applicable regulations, and institutional compliance and financial management obligations.

Key Cultural Competencies - Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship - Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours - Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined.

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement - Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary range for this position will be $74,232 to $94,000 but may be negotiated above this range dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.