Pre-Award Program Manager

ND Energy

Pre-Award Program Manager at Notre Dame supporting the development and submission of research grant proposals. Collaborating with faculty and administrators to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key partner to Notre Dame faculty and research administrators by supporting the development, review, compliance, and submission of competitive research grant proposals.
Manage the pre-award process for an assigned portfolio of investigators, serving as the primary point of contact between faculty, University partners, and external research sponsors.
Provide expert guidance on proposal development, budget preparation, sponsor requirements, and University policies and procedures.
Review proposals for accuracy, completeness, compliance with sponsor guidelines, and alignment with University policies and procedures prior to submission.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of related experience in sponsored research administration, research operations, grants management, or a similar academic or research environment.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and non-federal research regulations, sponsor guidelines, and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and external partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Proposal ReviewBudget PreparationCompliance RequirementsResearch OperationsProject Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree