Grants Management Specialist

Morehouse College Portal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse College is seeking a Post-Award Grant Management Specialist to oversee the financial and administrative management of grants after awards. This role ensures sponsor compliance and institutional policies, provides timely reporting, and supports faculty and staff with the stewardship of awarded funds.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of grant management experience, with knowledge of federal/state/private grants, strong computer skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years related grant management experience.
• Experience obtaining grants from federal/state/private agencies.
• Strong software and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor terms and cost principles.
• Track and reconcile grant accounts, process budget adjustments, cost transfers, and drawdowns.
• Maintain audit-ready grant records and documentation.
• Prepare and submit required financial reports to sponsors and ensure timely grant closeout procedures.
• Provide guidance to faculty and staff on post-award grant management procedures.

Skills

Grant management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Non-profit/college experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word processing

Database management

Spreadsheet skills

Job description

The Post-Award Grant Management Specialist is responsible for the financial and administrative management of federal, state, and private grants after awards have been received. This role ensures compliance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies, provides timely reporting, and supports faculty and staff with the effective stewardship of awarded funds.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of and experience in obtaining grants/contracts from federal/state/private agencies.
• Strong software and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Applicant must be a Georgia resident

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance regulations and policies.
• Research and data management skills.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, database management, and spreadsheet skills required.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Experience working in a college or non-profit setting.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to research issues and propose solutions to problems required.
• Familiarity non-federal grant and contract policies.
• Ability to work with individuals across divisions and administrative offices under hard deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• Occasional walking as required.

Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor terms, budgets, and allowable cost principles (Uniform Guidance and other applicable regulations).

Percentage Of Time

Track and reconcile grant accounts, process budget adjustments, cost transfers, and drawdowns as required.

Percentage Of Time

Maintain detailed, accurate, and audit-ready grant records and documentation.

Percentage Of Time

Prepare and submit required financial sponsors and ensure timely completion of grant closeout procedures.

Percentage Of Time

Provide guidance to faculty and staff on post-award grant management procedures, including allowable costs for travel and expenditures.

Posting Number

Posting Number S1289P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/07/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.