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Job Description:

The Grants and Financial Manager manages the financial and research administration in one (1) of four (4) administrative units in the School of Public Health. Provides high-level financial management support including budgetary/financial planning and analysis, research administration, payroll reconciliation, purchasing oversight, account management, coordination of effort certification process, processing of salary reallocations and costings, and financial planning. This position also manages and supervises grants administration staff.

Education and Experience

+ Bachelor's degree required plus at least five (5) to seven (7) years of financial and budget experience, preferably in an academic setting or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Direct experience in financial management, including budget management, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis; policy implementation; and research administration, including familiarity with all relevant policies and procedures; experience with managing staff preferred

+ Experience in grant accounting required.

+ Experience using the COEUS database preferred.

+ Proven accounting skills/experience required including the ability to analyze and reconcile

accounts

Job Competencies

+ Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize own workload and workload of others

+ Proficiency with Microsoft and GSuite Programs and FileMaker. Workday experience preferred.

+ Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

+ Effective customer service skills

+ File and database management skills

+ Willingness and ability to continue to learn

+ Must be able to shift focus and priority in pressure environment

+ Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.

+ Must be able to work with large volumes of work, multiple project deadlines, and diverse personalities.

+ Additional physical demands and working conditions: Hybrid Eligible.

+ All candidates must possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

+ All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown) .

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-07-03

Job Posting Title:

Grants and Financial Manager

Department:

School of Public Health Office of Finance and Administration

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer (https://go.brown.edu/equal-employment-opportunity) , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.