Operations & Grants Strategy Lead

Northern Kentucky University; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University’s EngageKY program seeks an Assistant Director of Operations to steward budgets, grants, and contracts. This role partners with NKU's Office of Research, Grants & Contracts to ensure financial health, compliance, and program integrity, while guiding a small team.

As a strategic, organization-wide leader, you will translate financial data into actionable insights, supervise staff, manage procurement, and support program directors in advancing EngageKY’s mission across

Responsibilities

• Lead EngageKY’s budgeting and financial planning, including annual budget development.
• Oversee contracts and procurement, ensuring NKU compliance and audit-ready records.
• Supervise operations staff to build a collaborative team and sustainable systems.
• Partner with RGC and program directors to manage grants lifecycle and reporting.

Job description

Northern Kentucky University’s EngageKY program seeks an Assistant Director of Operations to steward budgets, grants, and contracts. This role partners with NKU's Office of Research, Grants & Contracts to ensure financial health, compliance, and program integrity, while guiding a small team.

As a strategic, organization-wide leader, you will translate financial data into actionable insights, supervise staff, manage procurement, and support program directors in advancing EngageKY’s mission across