Grant Manager - Geophysical Institute

Position Description

Grant Manager - Geophysical Institute The Geophysical Institute Business Office is seeking a full-time Grant Manager to oversee and provide various levels of grant and contract administration support. As a Grant Manager, you will work closely with research faculty to provide financial information and monitor/administer restricted funding activity. This position is responsible for creating budget entries and corrections and works closely with a team of Grant Managers and Grant Fiscal Officers within the department. This is an introductory grant manager position, and staff will work closely with the successful candidate to complete tasks. The Geophysical Institute is a research-driven organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers an attractive work environment and strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute is committed to equity, inclusion, and accountability and values the open sharing of different perspectives. We support a respectful and welcoming environment and a commitment to serving Alaska and Alaskans with strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged. As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To thrive in this role, the candidate will need to be well organized, able to effectively communicate, be able to multitask, have excellent time management skills, exercise initiative and follow through, and use critical thinking to proactively investigate and solve problems. Familiarity with Excel will help the successful candidate in this position. A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, is necessary to comprehend the complexities & problems of an active University research institute.