The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine invites applications for a Grants and Contracts Manager to join our dynamic team. Based on experience, we will be hiring a Level 1 or Level 2 Manager.  

The experienced staff members of the Catherine Cutler Institute work collaboratively to help partnering organizations and communities thrive in a changing world by translating knowledge and best practices into sustainable solutions that are responsive to societal needs and focused on meaningful outcomes.

The Grants & Contracts Manager provides technical and analytical expertise to Project Directors (PDs) and Staff involved in externally funded projects.  As part of the Research Service Center Team, the Grants & Contracts Manager is responsible for a broad range of grant-related financial and administrative activities from proposal development through contract award and project creation through final closeout/audit. 

The Grants & Contracts Manager assists PDs in the management of project budgets; maintains tools that support project and program management; ensures necessary reports and invoices are filed; provides high-quality customer service; and assists the Assistant Director, Research Service Center, and program staff to develop specific training or other solutions needed for efficient financial grants management. 

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Maureen Wissman