Grant Program Coordinator - Higher-Ed Project Management

Alaska Pacific; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Pacific University seeks a Project Coordinator for Program Development to oversee day-to-day grant operations, ensure milestones are met, and coordinate with academic leadership and external agencies. The role emphasizes compliance, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across university offices and partners.

The position requires 2–3 years of grant coordination experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and strong project management and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of grant coordination or project management in higher education or nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with federal, state, or private foundation grant guidelines and post-award compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities and workflows for the program development grant to ensure stated goals and timelines are met.
• Plan and facilitate project meetings, stakeholder workshops, steering committees, and collaborative sessions with internal and external partners.
• Track project deliverables, action items, and milestone progression, adjusting operational tracking tools as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program participants, faculty leads, campus departments, and external advisory bodies.
• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and financial allocations in collaboration with the university’s Office of Sponsored Projects or Business/Finance office.
• Ensure all program activities and spending adhere to university policies, state/federal regulations, and the specific terms of the funding agency.
• Assist in preparing and submitting periodic financial, statistical, and narrative progress reports required by the funding agency.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready grant files, documentation records, and correspondence archives.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner ERP

Cayuse ERP

Job description

Alaska Pacific University seeks a Project Coordinator for Program Development to oversee day-to-day grant operations, ensure milestones are met, and coordinate with academic leadership and external agencies. The role emphasizes compliance, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across university offices and partners.

The position requires 2–3 years of grant coordination experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and strong project management and communication skills to