Grants & Contracts Manager, Hybrid Research Administration

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a Grants and Contract Manager to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award administrative support to research-active faculty. The role includes budgeting, compliance, and coordination of award activities.

A hybrid schedule requires one day in-person per week, with flexible weekday selection. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or related field, 3+ years of accounting/management experience, and strong proficiency in budgeting, reporting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with progressive accounting/management experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and projections.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google Workspace; strong writing skills.
• Experience with grant proposal submission and post-award processes.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-award activities: interpret guidelines, prepare budgets and budgets justification.
• Coordinate post-award administration, monitor budgets, and advise on expenditures.
• Prepare financial reports using Workday and forecast year-end projections.
• Oversee invoice processing, journal entries, and cost allocations.
• Coordinate award closeout with ORSP Central and Financial Services.
• Liaise with Graduate School, HR, Financial Aid, and other offices on behalf of faculty.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget planning

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

3 years of progressive accounting/management experience

CRA/CPRA/CFRA or related certification (preferred)

Tools

Cayuse 424

SP (Sponsored Programs)

Workday

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Wake Forest University is seeking a Grants and Contract Manager to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award administrative support to research-active faculty. The role includes budgeting, compliance, and coordination of award activities.

A hybrid schedule requires one day in-person per week, with flexible weekday selection. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or related field, 3+ years of accounting/management experience, and strong proficiency in budgeting, reporting,