Grants & Compliance Manager

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee designated grant, contract, and special programs. You will plan and monitor the financial and operational status of awards, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and university policy.

The role requires preparing financial reports, advising Principal Investigators, coordinating with sponsors, and maintaining relationships with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of an earned Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field.
• Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial reports and invoices on assigned restricted funds
• Provides financial oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with federal and state regulation
• Analyzes new grant and contract agreements for reporting information and restrictions
• Monitors all expenditures made to assigned restricted funds to ensure compliance with federal and state regulation as well as institutional policy
• Monitor cost sharing commitments
• Conducts award closeout procedures in a timely manner
• Provides new Principal Investigator training and conducts meetings with faculty, staff, and other grant personnel to ensure timely and appropriate award spending
• Maintains positive relationships with faculty and staff in assigned colleges
• Communicates with sponsors and other external stakeholders regarding the implementation of grant programs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Grants knowledge

Contract management

Fiscal control

Budgeting

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee designated grant, contract, and special programs. You will plan and monitor the financial and operational status of awards, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and university policy.

The role requires preparing financial reports, advising Principal Investigators, coordinating with sponsors, and maintaining relationships with faculty and staff.