Grant Administrator

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Health Benefits

Retirement TSERS

12 Holidays

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a Grants Administrator within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS). The Grants Administrator will manage the lifecycle of grants from identifying funding and writing proposals to overseeing budgets, compliance, reporting, and aligning project goals with funder requirements.

This role serves as a key liaison for financial awards supporting research, programs, or operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related area; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of grant administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of grants from finding funding and writing proposals to overseeing budget, compliance, reporting and ensuring project goals align with funder requirements.
• Monitor budgets, adjust financial plans as needed, and ensure timely submission of financial and progress reports.
• Ensure adherence to grant compliance requirements by staying abreast of funder policies and implementing internal controls for monitoring compliance.

Skills

Accounting Skills

Project Management

Auditing

Budget Development

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Advanced Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/related area

Job description

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Grant Administrator is a professional position within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS). The position will report directly to the Dean.

The primary purpose of the CAHSS grant administrator is to manage the lifecycle of grants, from finding funding and writing proposals to overseeing budget, compliance, reporting, and ensuring project goals align with funder requirements, acting as a crucial liaison for financial awards supporting research, programs, or operations, requiring strong organizational, financial, and communication skills. The Grants Administrator position acts as the cornerstone for managing and overseeing grant‑related activities within the College, ensuring both the acquisition and effective utilization of grant funds in support of the College’s strategic objectives.

The Grants Administrator bridges CAHSS’s needs and external funding, ensuring financial integrity and successful project execution for grant-funded initiatives.

This includes monitoring budgets, adjusting financial plans as needed, and ensuring the timely submission of financial and progress reports.

A critical aspect of the role involves ensuring adherence to all grant compliance requirements by staying abreast of grantor policies, implementing effective internal controls for monitoring compliance, and managing all required reporting and documentation with precision and timeliness.

This comprehensive approach to grants administration underscores the pivotal role the Grants Administrator plays in the fiscal health and programmatic success of the College, making it a key position that bridges the gap between potential funding sources and the organization’s long‑term sustainability and growth.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 200 faculty members.

With an award‑winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community‑focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically black university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land‑grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master and doctoral levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related area; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Minimum of 3 years of grant administration experience.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of electronic research administration systems and financial systems.
• Extensive knowledge of computer software and research administration systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and university grant programs that support research, instruction and public service across disciplines and their submission processes.

Additional Skills

• Accounting Skills
• Project Management
• Auditing
• Budget Development
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Advanced Technology and Software Knowledge

Benefits

• 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/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.

Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 007580

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range $57,452 - $62,800

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3120

Open Date

Open Date 07/02/2026

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

Open Until Filled Yes

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 09/01/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts