Executive Director Post Award Grant Operations

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking an executive director to oversee Post Award Grant Operations, ensuring financial management of grants and compliance with funding rules. Responsibilities include budgeting/forecasting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, and overseeing grant close processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least eight years of grant budgeting and accounting experience, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• 8+ years of Grant Budgeting and Accounting experience required.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of grants and ensure compliance with funding rules.
• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts; monitor revenues/expenditures.
• Manage grant closings and monthly close procedures.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Grants module & accounting software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Grants module

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Executive Director Post Award Grant Operations

Division Division of Finance & Administration

Department Office Restricted Funds Accounting

Work Status Full Time

Position Category Staff

FLSA Exempt

Pay Range Exempt

Salary Range $140,000 - $165,000 / year

Fund Source State Support

Job Summary

The Executive Director for Post Award Grant Operations isresponsible for overseeing the financial management of grants,ensuring compliance with funding rules, and providing financialoversight for grant-funded programs. Key duties include ensuringbudgets and related forecasts are developed and maintained,monitoring grant revenues and expenditures, monitoring grantreceivables, preparing financial reports, managing grant closings,managing grant accountants, and supervising monthly closeprocedures including reconciliations. This role requires a strongunderstanding of accounting principles and grant-specificregulations like Uniform Guidance .

Job Duties

The Executive Direct will oversee the Restricted Funds Accountingteam as well as 3 Grant Business Officer’s. This position will havea dual reporting structure to the AVP for Finance &Administration and the AVP for Research, with primary reporting andadministration by the AVP for F&A.

• Strong knowledge of budget and accounting principles, includinggrant budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with grant-specific regulations, including Uniform Guidance and other federal/state rules.
• Proficiency with grants module, accounting software andMicrosoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong team management skills.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related filed from anaccredited college or university is required.

Experience: At least eight (8) years of Grant Budgeting and Accountingexperience and public accounting experience is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:

• Experience with higher education or non-profit highlydesired.
• High functioning knowledge of Excel and understanding financialreporting and grant management systems and processes.
• CPA

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Additional training in GAS and GASB and Single Audit.

CPA preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01623

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 08/19/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date 09/15/2026