Manager of Research and Grants

OUR PURPOSE:

The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a not-for-profit membership organization that promotes the health of women and newborns. Our mission is to empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research & Grants Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of the organization’s research and grant portfolios, including identifying funding opportunities, coordinating proposal development, managing post-award compliance, and monitoring research activities. This position ensures alignment of research and grant activities with organizational goals and compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor regulations.

Requirements

Grant Development & Pre-Award Activities

• Research and identify public and private grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate the development of grant proposals, including budget preparation, narrative writing, and collaboration with program and finance teams.

• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and submission requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with external funders and partners.

Grant Administration & Post-Award Management

• Manage post-award activities including tracking expenditures, submitting progress and financial reports, and ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Work with finance and program staff to develop budgets, monitor spending, and prepare for audits.
• Track deliverables, timelines, and evaluation metrics to ensure grant objectives are met.

Research Coordination

• Support researchers and program staff in developing and executing research projects, including IRB submission and compliance.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings through reports, publications, and presentations.
• Promote best practices in ethical research, data security, and responsible conduct of research.

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records in grants management systems or databases.
• Develop and provide reports to leadership and external partners on funding progress, grant pipeline, outcomes, and trends.
• Support organization-wide capacity building around grant writing and research activities.

CONTACTS

Interfaces with others, both within and outside the organization, to obtain or clarify information, or to provide information or facts. Contacts may be by phone, virtual, or in person.

LEADERSHIP

Provide ongoing professional mentoring within the organization, assist in the expansion of learning, and provide tools to help build knowledge, skills, and growth capacity. Serve as a knowledgeable resource for new and current staff. Promote a positive work environment for all staff and effectively collaborate with the leadership team.

SUPERVISION

Reports to the Director of Research and Grants and receive work guidance from other department team members as needed. Routine assignments are managed independently. Clear guidance may be given on difficult or non-routine assignments. Occasionally, work is reviewed while in progress.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Education & Experience

·         Master’s degree required in Public Administration, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or related field.

·         Experience working in a nonprofit, academic, or healthcare setting.

·         Minimum 3 years of experience in grant writing and management.

·         Minimum 2 years of experience in research administration.

·         Familiarity with federal, foundation, and corporate funding sources.

·         Experience with budget development and management, and financial reporting.

·         Familiarity with IRB protocols and research ethics.

Skills & Competencies

·         Strong project management and organizational skills.

·         Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

·         Knowledge of grant compliance regulations.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and research software.

Benefits

WORK LOCATION

This position is eligible for telecommuting and will be required to adhere to AWHONN’s Telecommuter Policy. This individual may be requested to travel to AWHONN headquarters in Washington, DC annually and as necessary for business purposes.

HOW TO APPLY  

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and desired salary to [email protected]. Incomplete application submissions will not be considered.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION 

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay and will consist of 35 hours of work per week.

AWHONN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,500