The Michael J. Fox Foundation
GrantsManager
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“Grants Manager at The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Skills: Grants management, Grant administration, Project management. Manage the lifecycle of a grant. Prepare all grant-related correspondence”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Knowledge of grants management, Managing a diverse grant portfolio, Knowledge of project management, Knowledge of operations, Knowledge of grants administration, Comfortable utilizing multiple communication/collaboration tools platforms, Comfortable utilizing project management software applications, Excellent time and meeting management skills, Ability to prioritize work, Manage multiple projects simultaneously, Exceptional attention to detail, Interpersonal skills, Stakeholder management skills, Capability to work efficiently autonomously, Capability to work efficiently collaboratively, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Willingness to adapt, Comfortable with ambiguity, Flexible to changing business dynamics, Flexible to changing priorities, Proficient with MS Office
Nice to Have
Knowledge of grant management systems
What You'll Do.
Manage the lifecycle of a grant
Prepare all grant-related correspondence
Provide compliance-based review of budgets
Provide compliance-based review of financial statements
Provide compliance-based review of expense reports
Provide compliance-based review of progress reports
Maintain the integrity of systems of record
Coordinate pre-award activities
Support pre-award activities
Develop working knowledge of Strategic Research Agenda
Maintain working knowledge of related programs
Coordinate committees
Coordinate working groups
Coordinate multi-partner consortia
Manage working groups
Manage multi-partner consortia
Proactively communicate Foundation’s processes
Proactively communicate Foundation’s procedures
Liaise with internal stakeholders
Liaise with external stakeholders
Ensure smooth operational management
Review best practices
Recommend best practices
Contribute to operational planning
Contribute to annual planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Programmatic teams; Research community; Researchers; Universities; Private-public partnerships; Multi-partner consortia; New hires; Existing colleagues
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Job Title: Grants Manager Position Summary: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Grants Manager positions. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Grantmaking, these positions are focused on supporting the core business of grantmaking and grants administration and play a critical role in the Research Operations department. The Research Operations department has a unique vantage point across the Foundation and partners with programmatic teams and collaborates closely with various internal stakeholders to facilitate grantmaking, project and program management in support of the Foundation’s mission. These roles oversee and manage a portfolio of grants and projects, acting as a primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders at researchers, universities, private-public partnerships, and multi-partner consortia. These positions are central to ensure high quality user experiences for the Foundation’s research community and efficient/effective grants and project administration. This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance at the Foundation’s office in New York City. Key Responsibilities: Manage the lifecycle of a grant, including award administration, reporting, modifications, terminations and/or closures Prepare all grant-related correspondence including agreements, payment schedules, and/or reporting requirements Provide compliance-based review of budgets, financial statements, and expense and progress reports to ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to grantmaking Maintain the integrity of systems of record to accurately track and communicate awarded progress in real-time (e.g., grants management system, internal file share, etc.) Coordinate and/or support all pre-award activities associated with grantmaking, including (but not limited to) program launch application submission, peer review, and public announcement(s) of funding decisions Develop and maintain a st
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