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Research Grants Manager

ESMT Berlin is a leading global business school with its campus in the heart of Berlin. Founded by 25 global companies, ESMT offers master, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education on its campus in Berlin, in locations around the world, online, and in online blended format. We strongly believe in cross-team collaboration to achieve our mission to develop entrepreneurial leaders who think globally and act responsibly.

The Grants Department provides all employees of ESMT Berlin with personalized information and consulting services on funding programs in the areas of research, teaching, and development at both national and international levels. Additionally, it supports funded projects in the management and administration of grant resources.

To support our Grants team, we are looking for a

Research Grants Manager

(full-time, to start as soon as possible)

Your tasks

Research and identification of suitable funding programs in the areas of research, teaching, and development on both national and international levels
Targeted outreach and motivation of researchers and staff to actively participate in funding programs
Support in project applications (review of documents, budget, formal requirements) and during the approval process
Budget management and administrative support for projects, including contract management, financial controlling, preparation of financial reports, and audit preparation
Advising project leads on matters related to grant regulations, financial administration, and project-specific issues
Serving as the interface between research and administration

You are qualified for this position, because you

You have experience in science management. Experience in consulting and/or third-party funding administration, as well as basic knowledge of the German and international research funding landscape, is an advantage.
You enjoy working in a structured and conceptual manner and possess strong organizational skills and a high level of service orientation.
You have a quick grasp of new concepts and are able to independently and efficiently familiarize yourself with new areas of responsibility.
You approach tasks with dedication, a results-oriented mindset, and initiative, while being a strong team player with excellent organizational skills.
Communication is one of your strengths—both written and verbal in German (minimum B2/C1 level) and English, across all hierarchical levels.
You are proficient in using common MS Office tools.

This is what we can offer you

ESMT offers a very collegial and international environment with employees from more than 35 different countries. We encourage a self-driven attitude and contributions with meaningful and lasting impact. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, our programs, and our community.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that guarantees employment opportunity regardless of gender identity, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability, or age. We work together on our campus in the heart of Berlin-Mitte. You can get here by public transport or bike and enjoy your lunches in our private restaurant and café or next to the beautiful Spree. Make use of our big garden and enjoy coffee and tea on the house.