Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Title |
Grant Submission Manager |
| Union Level |
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| Department |
Research/Interdisciplinary/Sponsored Programs |
| Campus |
Stockton |
| Posting Number |
201304320P |
| Full or Part Time |
Full Time |
| Number of Months |
12 |
| Work Schedule |
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| Position End Date |
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| Open Date |
07/02/2026 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period. |
| Sponsorship |
This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future. |
Position Summary Information
| Primary Purpose |
The Grant Submission Manager is responsible for pre-award grant compliance and grant and applicable contract submissions, supporting the Director of Research. |
| Essential Functions |
- Reviews grants and incoming contracts for compliance and supports submission of faculty and staff led proposals.
- Supports the Director of Research in the application of proposal and contracts/ bid submission guidelines and any/all federal regulations.
- Provides administrative support for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) events, including the Research and Creativity Showcase.
- Assists in coordination of grant training workshops.
- Reviews and incorporates feedback to faculty for budget and administrative forms in grant submissions.
- Maintains existing grants database and University-wide grants software Cayuse.
- Serves as liaison for incoming and outgoing sub-award compliance review and paperwork.
- Supports grant routing and administration.
- Provide support for other office functions, including preparation of contracts.
- Assist/ cross train in office compliance functions as need and maintenance of web based sites related to research.
- Coordinate / support office personnel, including human and animal research director, and director of strategic research.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Two (2) years of experience with grant/contract process
- Experience with federal funder submission portals like ASSIST, Research.gov, and Grants.gov.
- Knowledge of federal opportunities, particularly NIH and NSF.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's Degree.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer office software including word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications and databases.
- Ability to work on competing deadlines/priorities.
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
- Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
- Knowledge of grant proposal process.
- Advanced use of computer office software: spreadsheet, databases and outlook.
- Attention to detail, experience with organizing incoming processes.
- Experience creating/reviewing or developing project budgets.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
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| Physical Requirements |
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.
Requires extended periods of sitting both at a workstation and in meetings, as well as repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Work performed during standard business hours. |
| Hiring Range |
$73,000 - $76,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. |
| Background Check Statement |
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
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| Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement |
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position. |
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