Grant Budget & Compliance Administrator

University of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Redlands in Redlands, CA is seeking a Grant Administrator (Exempt, 12 months) for the Office of Development and Finance. This full‑time role focuses on grant budgeting, accounting, compliance, and financial reporting to support externally funded projects.

The role collaborates with PIs, departments, and finance partners to ensure sponsor requirements are met and financial stewardship is maintained throughout the grant lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in higher education finance, grant administration, or sponsored program administration.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations (Uniform Guidance; 2 CFR 200).
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑award budget development and proposal preparation in collaboration with PIs and staff.
• Oversee grant budgeting, allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of expenses.
• Provide post‑award accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting for sponsored projects.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms, internal policies, and audit readiness.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Banner ERP

PeopleSoft

Workday

Oracle

Job description

The University of Redlands in Redlands, CA is seeking a Grant Administrator (Exempt, 12 months) for the Office of Development and Finance. This full‑time role focuses on grant budgeting, accounting, compliance, and financial reporting to support externally funded projects.

The role collaborates with PIs, departments, and finance partners to ensure sponsor requirements are met and financial stewardship is maintained throughout the grant lifecycle.