Grants Budget Analyst — Academic Research (Onsite)

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks is seeking a Grant Analyst to support the administration and financial management of the College of Education & Human Development grants. You will work with faculty and researchers to set up awards, monitor budgets, and ensure timely reporting.

The role involves processing expenses, coordinating with research administration, and helping with closeout activities. A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required, with three years of experience

Qualifications

• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Strong understanding of grants, budgets, and compliance with sponsor guidelines.
• Experience with academic or grant-funded environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in preparing and submitting external funding proposals.
• Analyze grant expenses and budget progress; setup grant awards.
• Process grant spending transactions and monthly grant reporting.
• Manage grant closeout processes for expiring awards and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Jaggaer

NDUS financial systems

Excel

Job description

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks is seeking a Grant Analyst to support the administration and financial management of the College of Education & Human Development grants. You will work with faculty and researchers to set up awards, monitor budgets, and ensure timely reporting.

The role involves processing expenses, coordinating with research administration, and helping with closeout activities. A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required, with three years of experience