Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH
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The Grants Account Manager at Case Western Reserve University will play a pivotal role in the financial and administrative management of sponsored funds for principal investigators within the Strategic Partnerships and Research Collaborative. This position requires a high degree of independence and is responsible for managing a research portfolio that includes multiple, center-level interdisciplinary grants and contracts, each exceeding $10 million, across various research departments. The Grants Account Manager will support proposal submissions by utilizing the university's funding proposal software, SPARTA, and government submission software such as ASSIST. In this role, the Grants Account Manager will function as the financial and business manager for their assigned portfolio, collaborating directly with faculty and staff on grant submissions, financial reporting, expense tracking, and compliance with pre-award management for various funding agencies, including NIH institutes, federal and state agencies, and non-profit organizations. The manager will also develop and implement strategies to optimize resource management, exercising discretion and independent judgment in managing revenues and expenses while working closely with university administrators. The essential functions of this position include providing complex proposal development for collaborative research and clinical trials, serving as the financial and business operations director for a portfolio of funded projects, managing the submission process through federal platforms, and ensuring compliance with grant-related policies. The Grants Account Manager will also be responsible for monitoring project budgets and expenditures, preparing financial analyses, and maintaining communication with project sponsors to ensure timely reporting and compliance. This position is critical in ensuring that the university's research initiatives are financially sound and compliant with all regulations, ultimately supporting the advancement of research and innovation within the institution.