Post Award Grants Analyst

Western; Gunnison (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Tuition for dependents

Job summary

Western Colorado University is seeking a Post-Award Grants Analyst to manage grants from setup through closeout, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting. The role reports to the Controller and collaborates with the Accounting department and Pre-Award staff.

The position supports data-driven decision making, may be remote, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and relevant accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year working in an accounting-related field, which may be substituted for an advanced finance or accounting degree.
• Preferred: a degree in finance or accounting, one year of post-award grants management, Workday experience, and Excel data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer funding from federal, state, and private grants/sponsored projects awarded to the university, ensuring compliance and financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with department finance to provide data analysis to guide decision-making throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Manage grants from setup to closeout and coordinate with the Controller and Accounting department.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

## Post Award Grants AnalystApply: USA, Colorado Remote: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 19, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R938**Position Summary:****Job Description:****Position:** Western Colorado University invites applications for the*full-time*position ofPost-Award Grants Analyst.The position reports to the Controller, works closely with the Accounting department, the Pre-Award Specialist, and Department administrative staff**,** and is responsible for the management of all University grants, from setup to closeout. *This job is eligible for remote work.* **Responsibilities:** The Post-Award Grants Analyst is responsible for administering funding from federal, state, and private grants/sponsored projects awarded to the university, ensuring the institution meets compliance and financial reporting requirements. This position will also work closely with department finance, providing data analysis to help guide them in their decision-making throughout the grant. **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor’s degree and one year working in an accounting-related field, which may be substituted for an advanced finance or accounting degree. **Preferred Qualifications:** A degree in finance or accounting, one year of post-award grants management, Workday experience, and Excel data analysis experience. **Compensation:** $50,000-60,000. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. **Application Procedure: Apply online at** **www.Western.edu/jobs****.** *Required attachments for online application include* a letter of application addressed to Justin Weigle, resume, and contact information for three references.In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Please direct questions to the *search committee chair* at *[e-mail]*. **Application deadline** is October 18th.