Post-Award Grants Manager & Compliance Lead

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Granite Quarry (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking a Grants Manager to lead post-award administration and compliance for sponsored programs. The role partners with project directors, finance staff, and leaders to ensure awards meet all requirements and regulatory standards.

The Grants Manager reports to the Director of Grants and supports award setup, monitoring obligations, and reporting, while providing training to project personnel and safeguarding grant resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Five years of grant administration experience or equivalent.
• Experience managing federal, state, local, or private foundation grants.

Responsibilities

• Post-award administration and compliance monitoring for sponsored programs.
• Coordinate award setup, reporting processes, and financial activity tracking.
• Ensure audit readiness and accurate grant documentation.

Skills

Grant administration

Post-award management

Compliance monitoring

Budget tracking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Nonprofit Management, Higher Education Administration, or a related field

Tools

Grants management software

Financial management systems

Enterprise reporting systems

Job description

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking a Grants Manager to lead post-award administration and compliance for sponsored programs. The role partners with project directors, finance staff, and leaders to ensure awards meet all requirements and regulatory standards.

The Grants Manager reports to the Director of Grants and supports award setup, monitoring obligations, and reporting, while providing training to project personnel and safeguarding grant resources.