Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Roshan Institute for Persian Studies advances the study and public understanding of Persian language, history, and culture through research, teaching, and public programming. Housed within the College of Arts & Humanities, the Institute supports faculty research, academic initiatives, and community-facing events that promote interdisciplinary scholarship and global engagement.

The Grants and Operations Manager oversees the administrative, financial, and operational functions of the department, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and compliance with university and sponsor requirements. This position manages pre-award and post-award grant and contract activity, financial and procurement processes, payroll and human resources coordination, and departmental programming and events. The role serves as a key liaison between the department, college, and central administrative offices, supporting strategic initiatives through clear communication, collaboration, and effective project management.

Examples of key responsibilities include:

Management of pre-award and post-award grant and contract administration, including budget development, proposal routing, financial tracking, and reporting

Oversee departmental financial operations, including procurement, P-card reconciliation, travel reimbursements, honoraria, and general purchasing

Support the planning and execution of public events, lectures, and conferences, including logistics, contracts, speaker payments, and scheduling

Communicate deadlines, track deliverables, and ensure timely submissions across administrative and programmatic activities

Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental goals

Preferences:

Experience managing pre-award and post-award grant and contract activities, including proposal routing, budget development, financial tracking, and sponsor reporting

Experience overseeing financial and procurement operations, including purchasing, reimbursements, account monitoring, and budget forecasting

Familiarity with payroll and human resources processes in an academic or research environment

Experience supporting the planning and execution of academic or public-facing events, including contracts, logistics, and speaker payments

Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages, and other items, to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

Licenses/ Certifications: None required

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional grant, finance, or accounting experience. One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of grants related policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, and List of References

Best Consideration Date: March 6, 2026

Open Until Filled: Y

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

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Department

ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$74,041-$84,049

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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