Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26222
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Suzi Taylor
406-994-2336
taylor@montana.edu
Classification Title Research Professional
Working Title Grants Specialist
Brief Position Overview
This position manages the finance and reporting need for several grant-funded programs. This includes overseeing budgets, tracking expenses, and preparing required financial and program reports for funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Grant Manager handles day-to-day administrative and accounting tasks related to these grants and works closely with the Center Director to develop and manage budgets, as well as university offices such as Sponsored Programs, Financial Services, Human Resources, and the Dean's Office to ensure all grant requirements are met.
Position Number 4CSMRC25
Department Sci Math Resource Center
Division College of Education, Health & Human Development
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation
FTE 0.5
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $31,200 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
We seek an experienced grant manager to support oversight of SMRC's grant-funded portfolio, which currently has combined annual budgets of over $2M and offers salary support to more than 10 professional and classified staff; TT and NTT faculty; and students.
Duties and Responsibilities
In coordination with the SMRC director, help to prepare budgets and content in support of specific projects and grants.
Manage awarded grants and projects to ensure fiscal accountability, including personnel FTEs, contracted service agreements, etc.
Support program evaluation and reporting with budgetary data, program impacts and percentage of effort analysis.
Oversee submission of timely and accurate reporting as required by funding agencies.
Serve as the primary contact for procurement of equipment and services using grant funds.
Serve as point of contact for internal and external communications related to the duties of the position.
Serve as liaison with Fiscal Shared Services for accounting services.
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Demonstrated fiscal management experience, including preparing and monitoring budgets and financial reports
Demonstrated reporting and evaluation experience, including overseeing the collection and/or dissemination of sensitive research data
Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and communicate a wide variety of policies and procedures to students, staff and faculty
Demonstrated experience using computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Experience with payments to external vendors/contractors in a higher education setting, such as travel expense vouchers, contracted service agreements, and guest speaker authorizations.
Experience with sourcing and purchasing supplies and equipment while following appropriate organizational procedures.
Demonstrated skills with grants and contracts administration and reporting, including knowledge of federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of MSU and State of Montana policies and procedures.
The Successful Candidate Will
Work effectively both independently and in a team-orientated manner, under minimal supervision.
Have excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Provide evidence of strong decision-making skills and initiative.
Exercise adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective and professional approach.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of constituents both internal and external to the organization.
Appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
Able to organize and prioritize workload and deadlines and handle complex situations while working under minimal supervision.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date At the conclusion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
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Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on March 30, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
