Grants and Compliance Manager – URI Research Foundation

Job Posted: 8/27/2024

The Grants and Compliance Manager will play a key role in supporting and advancing the mission of the URI Research Foundation (URIRF) and its non-profit business units, including Polaris MEP and 401 Tech Bridge. URIRF activities advance Rhode Island’s economy while improving society and human lives. 

Job Title: Grants and Compliance Manager

Location: Various RI (URIRF offices in Kingston, Polaris MEP offices in Providence, 401 Tech Bridge offices in Providence and Middletown, Remote)

Reports To: Director of Operations

Job Type: Full-time

The Grants and Compliance Manager role is a cross-cutting position working closely with Finance and project implementors to deliver quality programs and ensure compliance with funding requirements. Work involves managing multiple priorities, and planning and organizing to meet established deadlines.

This position examines, evaluates, and investigates eligibility for potential funding opportunities then leads grant writing and application submission. Additionally, this position actively supports monitoring and accurate reporting of revenues, expenditures and key performance indicators during and post-award. Duties must be performed in strict accordance with general statutes and state, local, federal, and organizational policies, procedures, guidelines and subject to an annual audit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience performing the duties described above may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Three to five years of related experience in grants and contracts development/ management, nonprofit governance, fundraising, administration, and/or compliance.
• Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources, mechanisms and regulations including procurement and subrecipient monitoring.
• Experience in proposal and report writing.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective negotiating, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand complex documents and translate into practice.
• Good information research and strong analytical skills (data and financial).
• Ability to create compelling reports, including the use of data visuals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Above average computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and well organized.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Administration:

• Develop and maintain a calendar to meet deadlines for grant writing and reporting.
• Prepare funding proposals, budgets, and application submissions.
• Analyze and evaluate award agreements and budgets for correct calculation of expenditure categories such as salaries, percent of effort, salary adjustment increases, fringe benefits, indirect costs, materials, and equipment.
• Track whether the project is achieving its objectives and utilizing funds efficiently and advise when adjustments are necessary or if challenges arise.
• Ensure all grant reports (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.) are submitted on or before their deadlines.
• Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems.

Compliance:

• Oversee purchasing policy and ensure that purchases conform to applicable requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant organization policy, as well as federal, state and local laws, regulations and accounting standards to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Assist in the planning, design, implementation, and support of financial systems, related policies, and processes needed to identify and manage the revenue and expenditures of the organization and its various components.
• Support human resources.
• Conduct internal audit of programs to ensure grant compliance.

Human Resources:

• Support efforts to recruit and hire employees to implement grant funded programs, as needed, including publishing job ads, scheduling interviews, and preparing HR-related records.
• Assist with the creation of organization guidelines and training documents leading to more inclusive recruitment practices and enhanced staff professional development.

The above-listed duties and responsibilities are for reference only. Additional duties and responsibilities may apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel locally as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Competitive pay based on experience and fit for the position. Benefits include a top-rated benefits package with health, dental, retirement, and paid time off.  URI Ventures follows safe COVID practices and is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@urirf.org. Please make the subject line read “Grants and Compliance Manager.”

Polaris MEP, 401 Tech Bridge and URI Research Foundation are committed to creating a diverse environment built on respect for all. We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers.

No persons will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to the fulfillment of this principle by employing individuals based upon job-related criteria including education, experience, and skills.

Each employee is expected to support and carry out this policy fully in all their relations with present and prospective employees and in any dealings they may have with others as a representative of URI Research Foundation.