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Summary
The Office of Research helps to facilitate life-saving biomedical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nine distinct units provide specialized support to meet the administrative needs of our investigators and research staff, and together we coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies. Our Grants and Contracts Office (GCO) unit supports MCW investigators and research staff in submitting competitive, compliant, and high-quality funding proposals.
The GCO Grants Analyst II works directly with investigators and their teams to facilitate, submit, negotiate and award all incoming grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. The Analyst II supports the GCO Pre-Award Support Services (PASS) Program, providing a high level of tailored assistance for those investigators who may not have grant or other administrative support in their departments. The Analyst II also aids in grant submissions outside of the PASS Program. Utilizing a daily working knowledge of regulatory and institutional policies, the Analyst reviews and submits grant applications on behalf of the institution, consults and advises investigators and their teams, develops and implements compliance measures, and drafts and manages sub-recipient awards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the GCO point of contact for a specified book of business within the institution that includes both clinical and basic science departments.
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Commission the duties of the Pre-Award Support Services (PASS) Program.
- Serve as an analyst providing grant submission project management and execution of PASS services.
- In collaboration with GCO staff, develop and maintain support materials including web-based documentation and resources.
- Promote and educate on PASS and Program resources and respond to program inquiries.
- Perform pre-award and non-financial post-award activities associated with federal, federal pass-through, non-profit, local, state and internal grants and contracts.
- Serve as the MCW business office point of contact and liaison for sponsoring agencies.
- Review grant applications, proposals and funding requests. Prepare same for submission to sponsor, and complete submission to funding agencies on behalf of the institution.
- Assist in the preparation of NIH Just-in-Time materials; review and submit same in eRA Commons.
- Review and approve incoming subcontracts or pass-through awards issued to the institution from other collaborating institutions.
- Negotiate terms and conditions of grant and contract awards, and accept awards on behalf of the institution.
- Interpret and articulate both institutional and sponsor policies and relevant procedures to ensure compliance. Proactively keep department apprised of changes in policies and regulations of relevant granting agencies. Work with departments and central administrative offices to achieve compliance.
- Assist in testing eBridge upgrades, enhancements and issues.
- Partner with other GCO analysts and MCW stakeholders and participate in team-based projects, as assigned.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
- Preaward clinical research support is a lengthy, detailed, and structured process that requires an individual to have strong organizational skills and persistent follow-through.
- Must have solid knowledge of related federal regulations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Office of Management and Budget, and ability to interpret organizational policies and guidelines for research management.
- Proven ability to maintain balance between positive relationships with external sponsors and internal personnel while adhering to the requirements of the institution.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, perform effectively in a stressful, deadline-driven environment, and effectively plan and organize projects impacting the work of others.
- Positive advocacy of the goals and objectives of the unit, department, and mission of MCW is essential. Flexibility with internal processes and timelines is fundamental.
- Must have strong customer service skills that include courteous and helpful behavior; accomplishing tasks through teamwork and initiative; ensuring timely and thorough responses to complaints and critiques; and anticipating the needs of all those with whom you work.
- Strong project management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attentiveness to detail are required. Must have strong computer skills and a high comfort level with multiple web-based systems.
Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Required Experience: 5 years
Preferred Education: Master’s or advanced degree preferred
Preferred Experience: Related experience in grants administration, contract negotiation; internal candidates encouraged to apply
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
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Why MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Summary
The Office of Research helps to facilitate life-saving biomedical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nine distinct units provide specialized support to meet the administrative needs of our investigators and research staff, and together we coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies. Our Grants and Contracts Office (GCO) unit supports MCW investigators and research staff in submitting competitive, compliant, and high-quality funding proposals.
The GCO Grants Analyst II works directly with investigators and their teams to facilitate, submit, negotiate and award all incoming grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. The Analyst II supports the GCO Pre-Award Support Services (PASS) Program, providing a high level of tailored assistance for those investigators who may not have grant or other administrative support in their departments. The Analyst II also aids in grant submissions outside of the PASS Program. Utilizing a daily working knowledge of regulatory and institutional policies, the Analyst reviews and submits grant applications on behalf of the institution, consults and advises investigators and their teams, develops and implements compliance measures, and drafts and manages sub-recipient awards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the GCO point of contact for a specified book of business within the institution that includes both clinical and basic science departments.
-
Commission the duties of the Pre-Award Support Services (PASS) Program.
- Serve as an analyst providing grant submission project management and execution of PASS services.
- In collaboration with GCO staff, develop and maintain support materials including web-based documentation and resources.
- Promote and educate on PASS and Program resources and respond to program inquiries.
- Perform pre-award and non-financial post-award activities associated with federal, federal pass-through, non-profit, local, state and internal grants and contracts.
- Serve as the MCW business office point of contact and liaison for sponsoring agencies.
- Review grant applications, proposals and funding requests. Prepare same for submission to sponsor, and complete submission to funding agencies on behalf of the institution.
- Assist in the preparation of NIH Just-in-Time materials; review and submit same in eRA Commons.
- Review and approve incoming subcontracts or pass-through awards issued to the institution from other collaborating institutions.
- Negotiate terms and conditions of grant and contract awards, and accept awards on behalf of the institution.
- Interpret and articulate both institutional and sponsor policies and relevant procedures to ensure compliance. Proactively keep department apprised of changes in policies and regulations of relevant granting agencies. Work with departments and central administrative offices to achieve compliance.
- Assist in testing eBridge upgrades, enhancements and issues.
- Partner with other GCO analysts and MCW stakeholders and participate in team-based projects, as assigned.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
- Preaward clinical research support is a lengthy, detailed, and structured process that requires an individual to have strong organizational skills and persistent follow-through.
- Must have solid knowledge of related federal regulations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Office of Management and Budget, and ability to interpret organizational policies and guidelines for research management.
- Proven ability to maintain balance between positive relationships with external sponsors and internal personnel while adhering to the requirements of the institution.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, perform effectively in a stressful, deadline-driven environment, and effectively plan and organize projects impacting the work of others.
- Positive advocacy of the goals and objectives of the unit, department, and mission of MCW is essential. Flexibility with internal processes and timelines is fundamental.
- Must have strong customer service skills that include courteous and helpful behavior; accomplishing tasks through teamwork and initiative; ensuring timely and thorough responses to complaints and critiques; and anticipating the needs of all those with whom you work.
- Strong project management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attentiveness to detail are required. Must have strong computer skills and a high comfort level with multiple web-based systems.
Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Required Experience: 5 years
Preferred Education: Master’s or advanced degree preferred
Preferred Experience: Related experience in grants administration, contract negotiation; internal candidates encouraged to apply
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
#LI-AV1
Why MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of grants jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field
- Five or more years of grant writing, management, or compliance experience
- Demonstrated experience managing federal grants under OMB Uniform Guidance
- Proficiency with grants management software such as Fluxx, Foundant, or Salesforce NPSP
- Experience preparing and submitting proposals through Grants.gov or similar federal portals
- Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Director of Grants Job Search
Tailor your resume to funding portfolios
Hiring committees want to see the total grant dollars you've managed, the funding sources you've worked with, and your win rate on competitive awards. Lead with those numbers in your resume summary before listing job duties.
Distinguish federal from foundation experience
Federal grant management and private foundation relations require different skill sets. When targeting a role, read the posting to see which dominates, then front-load the matching experience so reviewers don't have to dig for it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of grants openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight compliance and audit experience
Roles at universities and large nonprofits almost always screen for OMB Uniform Guidance familiarity and audit response experience. If you've navigated a single-audit cycle or resolved a compliance finding, name it explicitly in your application materials.
Prepare for a writing sample request
Many interview processes for this role include a request for a funded proposal narrative or a grants management policy you authored. Have two or three sanitized writing samples ready before you start applying so you're not scrambling mid-process.
Negotiate scope alongside title and pay
Before accepting any offer, clarify whether the role owns full-cycle grant management or only post-award administration. The scope gap between organizations is wide, and stepping into a narrower role can limit your profile for future searches.
Director of Grants Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of grantss?
Oklahoma State University, University of Delaware, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are hiring the most director of grantss right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Oklahoma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Organizations with large federal funding portfolios tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many director of grants jobs are remote?
About 78% of director of grants openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in post-award compliance and foundation relations roles, since those functions rely less on on-campus presence than pre-award work tied to research faculty or program staff.
How do you become a director of grants?
Start in a grants coordinator or grants writer role to build proposal development and reporting skills, then move into a grants manager position that adds compliance and budget oversight responsibility. From there, taking on staff supervision and cross-departmental portfolio management positions you for a director role. Earning a Certified Grants Management Specialist credential strengthens your candidacy at competitive organizations.
Can you get hired as a director of grants without direct grants leadership experience?
Some organizations will hire a strong grants manager into a director role if the portfolio is smaller and the step-up is modest. Your best path is to document any experience owning a full grant cycle end-to-end, supervising junior staff, or leading a compliance response, since those signal readiness for director-level accountability even without the exact title.
What does the director of grants interview process look like?
Most interview processes include an initial screening call with HR or a talent team, followed by a panel interview with the CFO, development leadership, or program staff depending on the organization type. Many hiring teams also request a writing sample, a grants portfolio summary, or a short presentation on how you would approach their current funding priorities before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to director of grants jobs?
You can find and apply to director of grants jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from nonprofits, universities, healthcare systems, and government agencies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each one that fits your background and goals.
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