Position Title:

Grants and Contracts Manager I/II

Campus:

Portland

City, State:

Portland ME

Department:

Catherine E. Cutler Institute - PMCCI

Bargaining Unit:

UMPSA

Salary Band/Wage Band:

4

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8-4:30

Statement of Job:

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine invites applications for a Grants and Contracts Manager to join our dynamic team. Based on experience, we will be hiring a Level 1 or Level 2 Manager.

The experienced staff members of the Catherine Cutler Institute (https://usm.maine.edu/cutler/) work collaboratively to help partnering organizations and communities thrive in a changing world by translating knowledge and best practices into sustainable solutions that are responsive to societal needs and focused on meaningful outcomes.

The Grants & Contracts Manager provides technical and analytical expertise to Project Directors (PDs) and Staff involved in externally funded projects. As part of the Research Service Center Team, the Grants & Contract Manager is responsible for a broad range of grant-related financial and administrative activities from proposal development through contract award and project creation through final closeout/audit.

The Grants & Contracts Manager assists (PDs) in the management of project budgets; maintains tools that support project and program management; ensures necessary reports and invoices are filed; provides high-quality customer service; and assists the Assistant Director, Research Service Center, and program staff to develop specific training or other solutions needed for efficient financial grants management.

This is a full-time in-person position and will be located on the Portland Campus. A hybrid work schedule (up to 3 days a week) is an option after the first 6 months. Annual salary is listed below next to the minimum requirements (based upon level).

For a full job description to learn more about the essential duties and responsibilities click here (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/job_descriptions/Grants_and_Contracts_Manager_00025988_May_2024.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% of base compensation employer contribution; and more. Check out our Benefits site (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/) and Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/UMPSA_ACSUM_Police_UMS_Benefit_One-Pagers_2022-03-29_Part3.pdf) to learn more.

Qualifications:

Level 1 (Annual salary $62,000) -

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience will be considered.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word-processing applications.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a team environment and provide customer service to internal and external customers at all levels.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and organized manner.

• Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities.

Level 2 (Annual salary $65,000) - In addition to above:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3+ years of directly related experience

• Working knowledge of government regulations, cost principles and administrative requirement

• applicable to contracts and grants.

• Demonstrated expert-user level in the Microsoft Suite of applications with emphasis on Excel and Access.

• General accounting experience.

  Other Information:

To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs (https://usm.maine.edu/jobs) .

You will create an applicant profile, complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by June 2, 2024.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Work Year Calendar:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, CV/Resume