Grant Administrator

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for E

Community Service Leave

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North

NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS

Optional 401k/403b/457b

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Grants Administrator to support sponsored research by advising on project proposals with a focus on budgeting and review. The role reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs and involves negotiating grant budgets with sponsoring agencies under terms and conditions governing externally funded research.

The position is in the Office of Sponsored Programs, within the Division of Research, and may be eligible for remote or hybrid work per university

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework or equivalent.
Experience advising on project proposals with budget development.
Experience negotiating grant budgets with sponsors and understanding terms.

Responsibilities

Provide substantive professional advice on development of project proposals with emphasis on budget development and review.
Negotiate grant budgets with sponsoring agencies.
Collaborate with Director of Sponsored Programs and other units.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant budget negotiation

Proposal development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's with accounting coursework

Associate's in Accounting

Associate's in Business or related with 12 accounting hours

Job description

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

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

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.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Employment Arrangement

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: Grant Administrator
Position Number: 007641
Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA: Exempt
Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track: No
Organizational Division: VC for Research & Econ Develop
Organizational Location: VC for Research & Econ Develop
Organizational Unit: VC for Research & Econ Develop

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3175
Open Date: 08/19/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled: 09/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Date Position Available: 10/01/2026

Employee Benefits

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

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant 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.

Background Check and E-Verify

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.

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