Job Description

The Grants Officer manages pre-award grant services for faculty, staff, and administration in the development and submission of applications and proposals to extramural funders. This position requires excellent written communication skills and the ability to work independently. The Grants Officer reports to the Associate Provost in the Office of Research, Grants, and Foundation Relations (RGFR).

Duties

Develop and implement strategies with faculty, staff, and administration to draft proposals, budgets and justifications, and appendices for submission to extramural funders, including federal, state, nonprofits, foundations, and corporations. Finalize and upload proposal files for submission through sponsor submission systems such as Grants.gov, Research.gov, ASSIST, and other portals as required. Manage pre-award processes in an independent manner while maintaining awareness of and connection to University priorities and the mission. Provide research and analysis on funding opportunities, funding agencies, private funders, grant writing, grant budgets, and the grant submission process. This includes coordination with faculty, staff, administration, and University efforts to identify and pursue external grant opportunities that advance scholarly and creative work and University initiatives. This includes proactive, intentional, and appropriate outreach to our constituents. Manage inquiries and serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and administration related to extramural funding. Communicate with funders to determine application fit and fundability. Foster the development and growth of external relations with public and private agencies. Foster a culture of grantseeking at the University and contribute to the growth and development of grant submissions, in line with RGFR's strategic plan and Pepperdine Ascend Together. Provide general support to RGFR. Perform other duties as assigned. Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:


Bachelor's degree. 2-4 years of relevant experience. Exceptional writing skills; exceptional customer/constituent service and problem solving skills; strong budget development and analysis skills; ability to be thorough; computers and other standard office equipment; MS Word, Excel, etc. Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team and be comfortable meeting deadlines and balancing competing priorities. Experience providing excellent customer service. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing with faculty, staff, and various funding agencies. Strong computer skills using Google and Microsoft Software.

Preferred:


Master's degree. Prior pre-award sponsored projects and/or grant writing experience in a higher education setting. Experience in pre-award related to various extramural sponsors, such as federal agencies, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and industry. Knowledge of federal and other granting agencies and funding agency online systems. Experience with PeopleSoft and Cayuse platforms.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.



Expected Pay Range: $72,306 - $80,340 per year



The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.



Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.



Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University's reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.