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Tuskegee University · 1 month ago

Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Grant Management

positionTuskegee, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date3+ years exp

Tuskegee University is seeking an Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Grant Management to support the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The role involves overseeing HRSA Centers of Excellence grants, ensuring compliance, and managing special projects while collaborating across departments to implement strategic initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Develop and enhance systems for tracking project outcomes and impact to improve grant management efficiency
Support faculty and staff in identification of funding opportunities, proposal development, budget creation, and reporting
Coordinate with TUCVM internal and Office of Sponsored Programs and Finance on grants and projects related expenses and budgets
Serve as point of contact for resolving post-award issues and discrepancies
Support interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships tied to funded projects
Lead cross-functional initiatives that support the strategic goals of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), including program development and community outreach
Develop and manage internal improvement projects such as workflow optimization and faculty/staff development programs
Assist the Dean with implementing strategic projects and initiatives such as accreditation preparation, programming, and building human capacity
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Grant administrationBudget analysisGrant writingResearch administrationAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative ability

Required

Master's degree in business, public administration, or a related field; equivalent education and professional experiences may be considered
Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations and grants in higher education
Demonstrated expertise in federal grant administration and implementation
Experience managing multi-year grants
Proficiency in grant writing and budget analysis
Familiarity with research administration systems and databases
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners

Company

Tuskegee University

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Tuskegee University is a school in Tuskegee Institute.
dateFounded in 1881
location
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.tuskegee.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (5)
2022 (10)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.59M
Key Investors
National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationNational Institutes of Health
2023-02-27Grant· $3.57M
2022-06-21Grant· $0.03M
2021-11-08Grant

Leadership Team

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Charles N Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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Rolundus Rice
Chief Operating Officer/Vice President for Student Affairs
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