Job Details

Grant Administrator/ Specialist

Position Number: 6584661
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Grant Administrator/ Specialist

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Dean - Nursing

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St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Grant Administrator/Specialist position.
The Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences (HSSHS) and School of Nursing (SoN) are the recipients of an $18 million Academic Excellence Grant (AEG) and $1 million annual perpetual Legacy Grant from the Gerald and Henrietta Rauenhorst (GHR) Foundation. The AEG grant is focused on improving societal health and well-being by preparing high-quality providers capable of practicing in emerging health-related environments focused on interprofessional collaborative practice, cultural fluency, and ecological approaches to health. The Legacy Grant aims to re-imagine the HSSHS and SoN, create new and scalable clinical models, and increase support for healthcare students. This position exists to provide strategic, operational, and financial support related to the execution and management of GHR grant-funded projects under the direction of the principal investigators and in accordance with St. Catherine University policies, practices, and procedures.
Responsibilities Include:

Providing oversight and management of the AEG and Legacy Grant projects and related activities and sub-grants.
Administering the application and approval process for subgrants, communicating with grant reviewers and potential applicants, sharing award decisions, assisting awardees with their budgets and budget process, communicating with awardees, monitoring spending and project progress, and collecting and compiling outcomes for each sub-award.
Executing critical financial, personnel, and academic processes in compliance with university policies and in alignment with federal regulations and grant management best practices.
Collaborating in the development of budgets and the tools and practices to execute them.
Working with HR to execute faculty and staff contracts and with Accounts Payable to manage invoices, payment requests, reimbursements, and other financial transactions.
Serving as an active member of the GHR leadership team and contributing to the strategic decision-making and implementation of all GHR grant-related activities.
Supporting the leadership team in scheduling meetings, maintaining minutes, and following up on action items. Assist in event coordination, planning, and communication with partners. Support interprofessional faculty research teams through sub-awards in partnership with the GHR Endowed Chair for Health Education and Research.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement plan access
Accrued sick time
Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Experience in project management, program management, customer service, or related work
Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and diverse audiences.
Experience or willingness to be trained in budget management
Ability to complete multiple projects on-time and within budget
Strong organizational skills with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Record of success managing projects or grants with complex budgets
Experience managing and implementing large/multi-level projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience communicating with executives and managing external relationships
Healthcare and/or higher education experience
Two years of professional-level experience in project management, program management, customer service, or related work

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220764-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 09/18/2025
Application Deadline: 10/6/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10264

Compensation:
The salary for this position is $50,000 - $57,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.