Executive Director Post Award Grant Operations

Morgan State University; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking an Executive Director for Post Award Grant Operations within the Division of Finance & Administration. The role oversees the financial management of grants, ensures compliance with funding rules, and provides financial oversight for grant-funded programs.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, reporting, grant closings, and leading the Restricted Funds Accounting team, with dual reporting to the AVPs for F&A and Research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• At least eight years of Grant Budgeting and Accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial management of grants.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are developed and maintained.
• Monitor grant revenues, expenditures, and receivables.
• Prepare financial reports and manage grant closings.
• Oversee Restricted Funds Accounting team and Grant Business Officers.
• Report to AVP for Finance & Administration and AVP for Research; manage monthly close with reconciliations.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant regulations

Grants module

MS Office

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Posting Summary

Job Title: Executive Director Post Award Grant Operations Division of Finance & Administration Department Office Restricted Funds Accounting Work Status: Full Time Position Category: Staff FLSA Exempt Pay Range: $140,000 - $165,000 / year Fund Source: State Support

Job Summary

The Executive Director for Post Award Grant Operations is responsible for overseeing the financial management of grants, ensuring compliance with funding rules, and providing financial oversight for grant-funded programs. Key duties include ensuring budgets and related forecasts are developed and maintained, monitoring grant revenues and expenditures, monitoring grant receivables, preparing financial reports, managing grant closings, managing grant accountants, and supervising monthly close procedures including reconciliations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and grant-specific regulations like Uniform Guidance.

Job Duties

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

Skills And Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of budget and accounting principles, including grant 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 and Microsoft 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 an accredited college or university is required.

Experience

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

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences

• Experience with higher education or non-profit highly desired.
• High functioning knowledge of Excel and understanding financial reporting and grant management systems and processes.
• CPA

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Additional training in GAS and GASB and Single Audit.

CPA preferred.