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Available Positions:

Grants Manager/Writer, National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities

Responsible for overseeing the grant application process, writing some grants, supporting faculty in writing grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and managing grant budgets and reporting. This role involves working closely with faculty, staff and external funding agencies and individuals to secure and manage grant funding in support of the University’s mission and strategic goals. Will report directly to the Director of NCEED.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support faculty in the writing and submission of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring all application components meet the funder’s guidelines and deadlines.
  • Write some grants that center related.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify funding opportunities and develop proposals concepts.
  • Prepare detailed budgets for grant proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both institutional and sponsor policies.
  • Oversee the management of grants, including budget tracking, reporting and ensuring compliance with all federal, state and institutional regulations including creating protocols for comprehensive grant management process and platform.
  • Organize workshops and seminars to promote grant opportunities and best practices in grant writing.
  • Prepare regular reports on grant writing performance for University leadership and stakeholders.
  • Analyze grant writing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and resource development.
  • Represent the University at meetings, conferences, and other events related to grant funding.
  • Foster relationships with funding agencies, community partners and other stakeholders to enhance grant writing opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments to align grant writing activities with the University’s strategic priorities when necessary.
  • Ensure all grant writing activities are in compliance with University policies and funding agency requirements.

Operations Manager (NCEED)

NCEED is a national interdisciplinary research center made up of both research faculty and support staff who are passionate and committed to having a positive impact on academic achievement and eliminating education disparities in K-12. Therefore, the Center requires an Operations Manager who is responsive and communicative (e.g., meeting management, dissemination of materials, coordination of events, notices, and relevant communications to stakeholders, etc.).

Further, the Operations Manager reports to the Center’s Director and, at times, serves as a representative of the Center. It is imperative that the candidate sets the tone and culture for excellence on the Director’s behalf. The Operations Manager will be engaged in facilitating a successful launch and the long-term stabilization of the Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Developing and overseeing internal procedures, including space management, archiving of materials, and creating and maintaining meeting schedules for Center personnel.
  • Identifying, analyzing, and improving operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Implementing and maintaining quality control measures to ensure products or services meet the required standards.
  • Developing and managing operational budgets, tracking expenses, and fiscal planning, including maintaining a database of all NCEED accounts and preparing monthly and annual budget reports.
  • Ensuring that operations comply with relevant regulations, standards, and policies.
  • Overseeing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers, including inventory management, procurement, and logistics.
  • Managing inventory levels and supplies, optimizing storage, and minimizing waste.
  • Disseminating materials, notices, and relevant communications to stakeholders.
  • Supporting the work of research faculty in the implementation of research and outreach projects.
  • Responding to school and community stakeholder inquiries about procedural and non-routine matters related to the NCEED Center.
  • Managing logistical arrangements for outreach activities in schools and community settings.
  • Holding office hours.
  • Utilizing MSU’s internal organizational systems.
  • Developing and implementing strategies for a positive culture that is high-performing.
  • Supervising the administrative assistant.