Grant Administrator

North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Health benefits

Retirement system (TSERS)

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Grants Administrator to support sponsored research by advising on project proposals with emphasis on budget development and review. The role involves negotiating grant budgets with sponsors and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions for externally funded research.

The position reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs and requires a strong financial background and working knowledge of the external funding process.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework or equivalent.
Strong financial background and working knowledge of external funding processes.
Experience with budgeting and grant budgets is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and review project proposals with emphasis on budget development.
Negotiate grant budgets with sponsoring agencies within terms and conditions.
Provide substantive professional advice on budget development and compliance for externally funded projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Grant budgeting

External funding process

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours accounting

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Associate’s degree in Business with accounting coursework

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 Affi. 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.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary mission of the Office of Sponsored Programs is to support sponsored research activities at the University. The Grants Administrator is a professional within the Office of Sponsored Programs. The position will report directly to the Director of Sponsored Programs and be responsible for providing substantive professional advice on the development of project proposals with an emphasis on budget development and review. This position will work with the negotiation of grant budgets with sponsoring agencies with regard to the terms and conditions that cover the conduct of research related to external funding. This position will require a strong financial background as well as a working knowledge of the external funding process.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Division of Research provides services to faculty and student researchers, to current and potential research partners, funding agencies, and economic development agencies. It is headed by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development. The Office of Contracts and Grants is responsible for the financial and regulatory administration of all contracts & grants awarded to N.C. A&T.

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 007641

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

Organizational Division

Organizational Division VC for Research & Econ Develop

Organizational Location

Organizational Location VC for Research & Econ Develop

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit VC for Research & Econ Develop

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3175

Open Date

Open Date 08/19/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 09/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings:

Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 10/01/2026

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