Grant Program Manager - Muskegon Innovation Hub (Adjunct)

Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University

Operations

Muskegon, MI, USA

USD 60,453-93,270 / year

Posted on Jun 19, 2026
This position is responsible for coordinating grant-funded activities associated with the Small Business Support Hub Grant. In this capacity, this position helps to develop and oversee the day-to-day management of all projects associated with the grant to meet project performance measures and deliverable outcomes in accordance with established program requirements. In addition, this position will also be required to submit all necessary grant reports as required by the funding organization.

Funding for this position is secured through 12/31/26, and continuation is contingent on continued grant funding.

Primary Duties:

  • Prepare and submit all necessary reports as required by the terms of the grant, including data collection from diverse sources, compilation, analysis, and grant report writing.
  • Evaluate project activities, performance measures, and deliverables on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to benchmark progress toward project and program goals.
  • Ensure compliance with grant organization policies and grant terms/conditions.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication to drive overall program development goals and objectives.
  • Communicate progress of grant project activities to internal and external audiences.
  • Coordinate required grant program meetings.
  • Serve on committees as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field.

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience managing projects in an educational, non-profit, or corporate setting.
  • Demonstrated initiative in pursuing knowledge and skills without external prompting.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Skilled at handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
  • Ability to work independently according to established schedules and to complete assignments and projects, as per defined timelines.
  • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential PII data.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills.
  • Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
  • Ability to work evenings, holidays, or weekends as needed to meet deadline requirements and attend special events.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • One (1) year of experience in managing or implementing grant-funded programs.
  • PMI CAPM or comparable
  • Experience with grant reporting and compliance
  • Master’s degree in business or related field.
  • Experience working in an institution of higher education.
  • Familiarity with team project collaboration tools such as Slack, Trello, and Basecamp

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Travel to client sites and other meetings will be required up to 1 day per week within working hours.

Salary & Benefits: Annual Salary Range $60,453 - $93,270, commensurate with experience

  • Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact search chair Tom Hopper at hoppert@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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