Grants Manager

Job Title: Grants Manager 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Grants Manager positions.  Reporting to the Senior Manager of Grantmaking, these positions are focused on supporting the core business of grantmaking and grants administration and play a critical role in the Research Operations department.  The Research Operations department has a unique vantage point across the Foundation and partners with programmatic teams and collaborates closely with various internal stakeholders to facilitate grantmaking, project and program management in support of the Foundation’s mission. 

These roles oversee and manage a portfolio of grants and projects, acting as a primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders at researchers, universities, private-public partnerships, and multi-partner consortia. These positions are central to ensure high quality user experiences for the Foundation’s research community and efficient/effective grants and project administration.  

This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance at the Foundation’s office in New York City.
 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Manage the lifecycle of a grant, including award administration, reporting, modifications, terminations and/or closures 

• Prepare all grant-related correspondence including agreements, payment schedules, and/or reporting requirements 

• Provide compliance-based review of budgets, financial statements, and expense and progress reports to ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to grantmaking 

• Maintain the integrity of systems of record to accurately track and communicate awarded progress in real-time (e.g., grants management system, internal file share, etc.) 

• Coordinate and/or support all pre-award activities associated with grantmaking, including (but not limited to) program launch application submission, peer review, and public announcement(s) of funding decisions 

• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Foundation’s Strategic Research Agenda and related programs/respective portfolios 

• Coordinate and manage the Foundation’s committees, working groups, and multi-partner consortia by working closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop agendas, coordinate logistics, prepare materials for discussions, circulateminutes, chair meetings as needed, and support execution of follow-up items/next steps 

• Proactively communicate the Foundation’s processes and procedures to grantees, applicants, and other external stakeholders 

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operational management of research grants and projects 

• Serve as educator, trainer, and partner for new hires and existing colleagues 

• Routinely review and recommend best practices to improve workflow and systems efficiency 

• Contribute to operational planning discussions and annual planning processes 

  

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Knowledge of grants management and managing a diverse grant portfolio  

• Knowledge of project management, operations, grants administration or combination thereof  

• Knowledge of grant management systems, comfortable utilizing multiple communication/collaboration tools platforms, and project management software applications  

• Excellent time and meeting management skills, ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously  

• Exhibit exceptional attention to detail, considering how each detail contributes to the broader picture 

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills 

• Demonstrate the capability to work efficiently both autonomously and collaboratively as a valuable team member, including reporting to cross-functional managers 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills 

• Willingness to adapt when necessary, comfortable with ambiguity and flexible to changing business dynamics and priorities  

• Proficient with MS Office and other related tools 

How to Apply: 
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted. 

 
About Us: 
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide. 

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information. 

 
  Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.