Post-Award Grants Administrator

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO) is seeking a Grants Research Administrator to manage day-to-day post-award tasks for an assigned portfolio. Responsibilities include financial reconciliation, award setup, sponsor reporting, index reconciliation, and handling NCEs and budget adjustments.

The role requires collaboration with Grants & Contracts and the CHS grants team to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in a related field.
• Experience with grant and contract procedures and post-award tasks.
• Ability to interpret policies and regulations governing sponsored projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with budget development and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial reconciliation of sponsored program indexes.
• Handle post-award duties: award review/setup, NCEs, re-budgeting, effort reporting.
• Review award agreements to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with Grants & Contracts to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with proposal processing and pre-award support as needed.
• Educate CHS staff on grants and federal compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Regulatory knowledge

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Commensurate training/experience

CPA/CRA/CFRA/CPRA certifications (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Sponsor portal systems

Job description

VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO) is seeking a Grants Research Administrator to manage day-to-day post-award tasks for an assigned portfolio. Responsibilities include financial reconciliation, award setup, sponsor reporting, index reconciliation, and handling NCEs and budget adjustments.

The role requires collaboration with Grants & Contracts and the CHS grants team to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and timely submissions.