Grants Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of grants manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for pre-award management in the absence of the pre-award research analyst and/or during peak grant submission periods for the School.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Solid experience with Deltek Cosptpoint, FAR and CAS
• Extensive professional-level management experience within a complex health-related research setting
• Industry experience or coursework which includes the fields of business administration, accounting, finance, public health administration, or other related field
• Experience in pre- and post-award contracts and grant administration within a higher educational environment
• Professional-level management experience within a complex health-related research setting that receives federal grants and contracts, like that in a Health Sciences Center
• Extensive experience in human resources and fiscal management
• Advanced technical knowledge of business and accounting practices, including knowledge and use of accounting software packages
• Understanding of contract and administrative laws, including compliance regulations

In response to your job posting for grants manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the Chief Diversity Officer/Center Director and affiliated faculty when appropriate on pre-award and post-award grant and contract submissions, coordinating interactions with the Offices of Sponsored Programs and Grant and Contract Accounting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience and/or inclination to work in a team-oriented environment
• Extensive knowledge of banking and credit lending including retail services and products
• Attention to detail, to the "big picture"
• A strong understanding of project management practices, membership program design and evaluation methods
• Proficiency in Windows operating system and Microsoft Office programs especially Excel and associated dashboarding techniques
• Strong data collection, analysis, data visualization and dashboarding skills
• Experience and interest in grant writing, grants management and foundation/ corporate stewardship, with an emphasis on fiscal administration of state or federal grants
• Experience with Salesforce and/or Workday helpful

Please consider me for the grants manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for rOI support for capital initiatives and work with accounting to ensure proper accounting treatment for capital versus expense coding of initiatives.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of healthcare compliance and other relevant guidance (HIPAA, FCPA, Safe Harbor)
• Experience in project management and/or logistics is mandatory
• Experience with research faculty preferred
• Somali language skills
• Experience in research management (pre- and post-award) with substantial responsibility for proposal development, financial reporting and subcontract management
• Experience developing and monitoring complex budgets
• Experience with state and federal financial regulations
• Experience managing payroll with NIH salary cap limitations

In response to your job posting for grants manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and support on accounting related items and act as the liaison with the corporate accounting team as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Understanding and passion for not-for-profit organizations
• Familiar with the University’s policies, procedures, and systems
• Experience in both pre- and post- award research administration, preferably in a university or non-profit setting
• Experience with policy and regulation compliance and enforcement
• Good math and accounting skills
• Broad knowledge of office equipment and general office software programs
• Prior knowledge of grants management software is strongly preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of grants manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight and is responsible for the accounting of approximately 5 active grants including pre and post award budget submissions, salary reallocations, and journal entries.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and systems-thinking skills
• Proficiency with Excel, data management principles, and web-based technologies
• Experience using proposal submission systems such as FastLane and Grants.gov
• Be on time and with a minimal amount of absence
• Extensive knowledge of the Uniform Guidance
• A passion for transformative change
• Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint for frequent training presentations
• Certification in Grants Management