Tina Chandler

Tina Chandler is the Grants and Restricted Funds Manager at Rider University, where she has significant experience in sponsored program administration. Her role involves managing all aspects of grant administration, including pre-award and post-award processes, compliance, and financial management of sponsored programs.

Background and Experience

• Previous Roles: Before her current position, Tina served as the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) at Rider University from 2018 to 2022. In this capacity, she was responsible for preparing and submitting research proposals, managing daily operations related to sponsored programs accounting, and supporting annual audits. She has also worked as a Grants Manager at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute and the University of Notre Dame, handling comprehensive grant management from proposal to closeout.
• Consulting Experience: Most recently, she worked with the Huron Consulting Group as a Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist, providing support for various research institutions in areas such as proposal preparation and post-award financial management.1

Education

Tina holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Bloomsburg University and a Master of Arts in International Peace & Conflict Resolution from American University.1

Skills

Her expertise encompasses:

• Sponsored program administration
• Grant proposal preparation
• Financial management
• Compliance with federal regulations
• Process improvement initiatives

Tina Chandler's extensive background in grants management positions her as a key figure in supporting research initiatives at Rider University.