Grants Manager

About This Role

Grants Manager leads the full life-cycle of grant activities for ECU Health Medical Center, securing and managing funding for strategic priorities. This role involves prospect research, proposal development, submission, compliance, and post-award management, working with medical center leadership and system stakeholders to align funding with clinical, operational, academic, and community health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and prioritize grant opportunities aligned with Medical Center and system strategic initiatives, including clinical programs, capital needs, research, workforce development, and community health programs
• Develop and maintain a proactive grant pipeline and funding strategy in collaboration with leadership and key stakeholders
• Monitor federal, state, and private funding sources (e.g., Grants.gov, foundations, and healthcare-focused funders) to identify relevant opportunities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ECU Health Medical Center leadership, department administrators, and service line leaders for grant-related initiatives
• Proactively engage leaders and physicians to identify emerging programs and projects suitable for grant funding
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including the ECU Health Grants Office, system service lines, and operational teams to ensure alignment and avoid duplication of efforts
• Collaborate with academic and research partners, including East Carolina University Office of Research Administration, when applicable
• Lead and facilitate the development of competitive grant proposals, including narrative writing, budget coordination, and supporting documentation
• Translate clinical and operational concepts into compelling, fundable proposals using strong professional writing skills and knowledge of healthcare trends
• Coordinate technical input from subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and completeness of proposals
• Ensure timely submission of all proposals in compliance with funder requirements
• Support implementation of awarded grants, ensuring alignment with approved scope, timeline, and budget
• Monitor grant-funded projects and provide technical assistance to project leads to ensure successful execution
• Track performance metrics and outcomes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to funding agencies
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, financial, and documentation requirements, including internal policies and external grantor guidelines
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and internal controls related to grant management to mitigate risk
• Increase awareness among Medical Center staff and physicians of grant funding opportunities and processes
• Serve as an internal consultant and educator on grant strategy, development, and compliance