Director of Contracts/Grants

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Director of the Office of Contracts & Grant Accounting. This critical administrative position involves leading a team overseeing substantial research funding, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing effective management practices. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential in this role. The university offers excellent employee benefits, and the position may have remote or hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Aetna – State Health Benefits

NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Qualifications

• Three years or more of related professional experience required.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification is mandatory.
• Supervisory experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all research-related post-award grant and contract activities.
• Establish departmental goals and manage resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Human Resource Management

Research Administration

Federal and State Regulations

Accounting Knowledge

Education

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree

Four-year degree in accounting or business

Tools

Banner Financial Accounting system

Job description

Description:

The position of Director of the Office of Contracts & Grant Accounting is an administrative level position directly reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research. This position is responsible for all research related post-award grant and contract activities including post-award financial and non-financial actions, as well as post-award financial reporting.

The position is part of the administrative team with leadership responsibilities for a staff of: an accounting manager and grant accountants, and a business service coordinator. This position is a direct liaison between the Division of Research and the Division of Business & Finance.

Administrative/programmatic duties include establishing departmental goals, setting priorities, managing resources, developing concepts and approaches, reviewing progress and making management decisions. Ensures that policies and procedures are in place to meet federal compliance, collaborating with the Office of Internal Audit as needed. Reviews new policies and procedures related to post-award management and financial compliance, oversees the accuracy of systems for tracking contracts and grants post-award activity, including the Banner Accounting system and InfoEd and other support systems, and identifies and implements new systems where needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

NC A&T obtains millions of dollars in funding from the federal government as well as other government and non-government agencies. These funding sources, which have generated over 200 current research projects valued at more the $300 million, have numerous and varying regulations, including operating guidelines and reporting requirements. The Director is responsible for a staff of 14 positions who adhere to procedures, maintain accounting and reporting, approve budgets and revisions as allowable by funding regulations, provide cash management, provide guidance to faculty in their research pursuits and facilitate processing to ensure faculty research is riot impeded by unnecessary tedium.

Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a
Four -year degree in accounting or business, with minimum of 3 years' experience in a contracts and grants related field emphasizing management, planning, and systems; must have supervisory experience.

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification is required.

Preferred:

Four -year degree in accounting or business, with minimum of 3 years' experience in a contracts and grants related field emphasizing management, planning, and systems; must have supervisory experience.

Research administration training through professional research organizations like NCURA and SRA is a plus.

Leadership and human resource management skills are critical to this position. Knowledge and understanding of federal and state regulations, as well as abilities in comprehension of intricate contract terms and conditions; skills in use of computers, including data mining through use of Internet, word processing, spreadsheet applications. Use of Banner Financial Accounting system will be required. Clear understanding of general accounting is critical.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.