Job Details
Job Location
Headquarters - Washington, DC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Description
ABOUT AASCU
AASCU is the collective voice of 350 public colleges, universities, and systems that hold students and community at the heart of their mission. The association works to expand student access, success, and opportunity, promote world-class teaching and experiential learning tied to career advancement, and support applied research and service that advances economic development and quality of life in communities across the country.
ABOUT THE DIVISION
The Division of Government Relations and Policy Analysis is responsible for representing the interests of AASCU and its members before the federal government, elected officials, stakeholders in and out of Washington, D.C., the media, and other sectors of the higher education community. The division directly gathers, analysis and disseminates information to inform policy positions and actions the organization pursues. The division includes AASCU's Grants Resource Center (GRC) and its membership base in support of respective offices of sponsored research and programs.
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: commitment to diversity and equity, excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, accountability, ownership, and adherence to policies and procedures.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Program Manager is a GRC position charged with providing both management and leadership to ensure the provision of quality pre-award grants services and resources to member institutions. The Program Manager must work collaboratively with GRC staff, AASCU colleagues, and staff at member institutions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a resource to GRC member institutions (with guidance from Assistant Director) within a respective category as assigned, drawing upon knowledge of federal and private grant programs and policies, as well as knowledge of sponsored programs-related concerns.
  • Conducts research into program guidelines at the request of members to enable them to remain compliant with federal policies and procedures.
  • Communicates with federal and private funders on behalf of members.
  • Researches grant awardees and sends requests to share their funded proposals with GRC members and build capacity of the GRC Funded Proposal Library.
  • Assists with webinar overviews of GRC membership features to current and prospective members.
  • Assists with funding opportunity searches for member campuses to provide them with a list of potential funders.
• Monitors and analyzes programs, trends, regulations, and legislation within select federal agencies, other agencies and foundations, and/or disciplinary areas.
• Attends federal and foundation webinars on grant programs and guidelines to share vital information with members.
• Serves as co-editor of at least one of GRC's publications as assigned (GrantWeek, Bulletin, Deadlines) and contributes to additional GRC and AASCU publications as needed.
• Leads technical assistance visits/webinars on external funding at GRC campuses focused on proposal development and in-depth federal agency analyses, engagement with campus leadership to develop external funding strategies, and individual meetings with faculty to create and share lists of potential funders.
• Markets and promotes GRC services at AASCU conferences and other conferences focused on sponsored research development.
• Builds capacity of GRC GrantSearch by reviewing the GRC Bulletin and federal websites to update existing grant entries and create new ones.
• Assists with conceptualizing, organizing, and conducting the annual GRC conference and webinars.
• Assists with GRC's social media presence, which includes distributing relevant information from GRC member institutions, and federal and private funding agencies to campus followers on Facebook and X.
• Leads special projects as assigned.

Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Superior analytical, writing, editing, and research competencies.
• Ability to multi-task, with experience managing and tracking multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Ability to understand a variety of perspectives, manage priorities, and decisively meet expectations.
• Experience working with different communication styles.
• Ability to convey complex ideas tailored in a clear, concise, and engaging way through in-person presentations, virtual engagements, and written communication.
• Solicits feedback regularly and accepts constructive criticism.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Creates a supportive environment where diverse views can be explored.
• Ability to collaborate in a heavily team-centered environment that is often deadline-driven.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions and results.
• Ability to understand a variety of perspectives, manage priorities, and decisively meet expectations.
• Curiosity to expand depth and breadth of knowledge.
• Commitment to building relationships and mentoring.
• Ability to think critically, with strong interest in innovation, user experience and customer service.
• Ability to travel domestically (approximately 10% per year).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least three years of professional experience at an institution of higher education, non-profit/association, funding agency, and/or government-related organization.
• Knowledge of the policies and regulations of federal and private sponsoring agencies, as well as of the federal budgetary processes.
• Knowledge of funding search databases.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Experience or curiosity/interest in sponsored programs preferred.
• Grant writing and/or evaluation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of professional social media use preferred.
• Experience with survey creation and polling software preferred.
• Familiarity with website content management preferred.
• Experience planning meeting content for both in-person and virtual events preferred.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND LOCATION
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 15 paid holidays plus additional annual leave; above market contribution to company sponsored 403(b) retirement plan; tuition assistance, on-site fitness facility, 24/7 building security, secured bike storage and more. Additionally, available underground public parking is accessible for all employees at their own expense.
This is a full-time position located at AASCU's headquarters in Washington, D.C. AASCU staff are currently required to be in the office in a hybrid schedule of 2 days in the office and 3 days optional remote. All AASCU staff are required to be fully vaccinated including boosters as recommended by the CDC schedule. Please note during public health matters, AASCU employees will be required to follow the guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Constantly operates a computer or laptop; however, some standing and walking may be required when attending in-office meetings or events.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with team members via email, phone, or virtual meeting room and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Lift and carry a minimum of 10 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional travel to an office/conference event.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AASCU is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
AASCU is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in all Association policies and the way we do business at AASCU.