Post-Award Grants Specialist: Budget & Compliance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Richmond (KY)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Specialist, Post-Award Grants to manage contract negotiations for sponsored projects and perform post-award administrative tasks including budget development support and compliance communications. Responsibilities include processing subawards and modifications, reviewing award documents, and guiding project directors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in budgeting or grant compliance, with a non-driver designation and Exempt

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.
Two years of experience with budgeting, grant compliance, or related duties.

Responsibilities

Develop post-award resources and provide technical assistance to project directors and administrative personnel.
Process subawards, award modifications, and prior approval requests; liaise with external funding agencies for post-award issues.
Review external award documents to refine the budget, deliverables, and determine if EKU Legal Counsel review is needed before signing.
Review spending on active grant awards focusing on allocation of personnel effort and spending trends; highlight compliance concerns.
Assist with special projects to grow sponsored funding and improve award management support.
Support office functions by performing other duties as assigned.