Grants & Contracts Compliance Specialist (Federal Funds)

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY seeks a Grants and Contracts Compliance Specialist in Academic Affairs. This exempt, full-time role manages operational financial activities for USDA funds, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes, while collaborating with the Office of Finance and Administration.

The position requires advising project directors, monitoring regulatory changes, and coordinating grant submissions to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and administer complex recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to write reports containing technical information.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist project directors to ensure compliance with policies set forth by the University and external agencies.
• Keep abreast of changes in policies and regulations of granting agencies.
• Research and summarize information on government regulations pertinent to grants and contracts.
• Submit contracts into legal review and assist in the processing of sub-awards between the College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences, KSU Legal Office, Sponsored Programs, and Business Office.
• Create, review, and submit Land Grant Program equipment requests for Federal and state match purchases.
• Review budgets and related justification for appropriateness and completeness of content.
• Access financial data from Banner accounting system.
• Coordinate related details for all assigned grant submissions to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Contribute to workflow, business process, and policy improvements.

Skills

Financial regulations

Accounting principles

Independent judgment

Recordkeeping systems

Report writing

Budgeting

Cash management

Communication skills

Hiring procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Banner ERP

Job description

Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY seeks a Grants and Contracts Compliance Specialist in Academic Affairs. This exempt, full-time role manages operational financial activities for USDA funds, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes, while collaborating with the Office of Finance and Administration.

The position requires advising project directors, monitoring regulatory changes, and coordinating grant submissions to meet deadlines.