RCMI Grant Administrator

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a Grant Administrator to support administration, operations, and compliance for NIH-funded RCMI activities focused on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases.

The role reports to the RCMI Center Manager and requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field with 3+ years of grant admin experience, including pre- and post-award activities. Hybrid work and strong collaboration are expected.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and three years of administrative management or business management experience.
• Preferred: four (4) or more years of comprehensive pre- and post-award grant administration experience, overseeing large federal initiatives such as NIH R01, U24, or P30/P50.
• On-site/hybrid work arrangements may apply according to university policy.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialized fiscal management and compliance oversight for NIH RCIMI grants.
• Oversee expenditures across four cores, two R01-scale projects, and eighteen pilot awards.
• Ensure grant compliance and timely reporting following NIH and university requirements.
• Collaborate with center leadership, investigators, community partners, and stakeholders to support strategic priorities.

Conocimientos

Grant administration

Compliance oversight

Pre- and post-award management

Data management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

3 years of administrative or business management experience

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Primary Purpose of Position

North Carolina A& State University (NC A&T) is solicitingapplications for the position of Grant Administrator. The primarypurpose of this position is to support the successfulimplementation, administration, operations of a health disparitiesresearch center funded by the National Institutes of Health ( NIH )under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI )mechanism. The RCMI at NC AT will initially focus on brain healthand cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes,hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Center leadership,faculty investigators, community partners, students, advisorycommittees, and university stakeholders to support the Center’sstrategic priorities and operational objectives. Responsibilitiesmay include research administration, program management, grantsmanagement, data science support, laboratory operations,communications, community engagement, workforce development,compliance oversight, evaluation activities, and other functionsnecessary to advance the Center’s mission and ensure compliancewith NIH, university, and regulatory requirements. This is aterm-limited position that reports to the RCMI Director.

The RCMI Grant Administrator provides highly specialized,professional fiscal management, compliance oversight, andpost-award resource optimization for the Research Centers inMinority Institutions ( RCMI ) program. This position is thecornerstone for managing and overseeing grant-related activitieswith the RCMI, ensuring both the acquisition and effectiveutilization of grant funds in support of the RCMI goals and aims. Acritical aspect of this role involves ensuring adherence to allgrant compliance requirements by staying abreast of grantorpolicies, implementing effective internal controls for monitoringcompliance, and managing all required reporting and documentationwith precision and timeliness. Reporting directly to the RCMICenter Manager, this position acts as the center’s financialauthority for the RCMI, overseeing all expenditures across the fourfunctional Cores, two R01-scale research projects, and eighteenconcurrent pilot awards.

The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence,innovation, collaboration, and community engagement whilesupporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as anationally recognized leader in health disparities research,research capacity development, and health equalityadvancement.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade and was recognized at the number 1public HBCU by Forbes in 2026 . With an enrollment of over 15,700students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduatedegree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. Itis America’s top producer of Black graduates in STEM bachelor’sdegree graduates, including Engineering and Agricultural Sciences,as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines,including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranksno. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in EngineeringTechnologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees inEngineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in thenation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised toachieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role asa higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBCfinancial network.

The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences comprises sixdepartments and the School of Nursing. The College offers thefollowing undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences andDisorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing,Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, theCollege offers five graduate degree programs including the Masterin Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in SocialWork, PhD in Applied Psychology, and doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP ). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence forIntegrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), ahub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement effortsto alleviate health disparities. Establishment of the NIH -fundedResearch Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) is also underwaywith an initial focus on brain-health associated health disparitiesresearch and community engagement. The HCHHS capitalizes on thesynergistic relationships between these departments to developadvanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees,and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholasticactivity.

The National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) funded Research Centersin Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) Center is housed within theHairston College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as a hubfor multidisciplinary team-science driven health disparitiesresearch. The goals for the RCMI at NC A&T include enhancingresearch infrastructure, promoting interdisciplinarycollaborations, supporting investigator development, and engagingwith underserved communities in research and promoting the adoptionof emerging technologies to alleviate health disparities. Throughpartnerships with faculty, students, healthcare organizations,community stakeholders, government agencies, and academiccollaborators, the Center serves as a catalyst for scientificdiscovery and innovation while supporting the University’sstrategic goals of increasing research capacity, expandingextramural funding, developing future research leaders, andimproving health outcomes in North Carolina and beyond.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, publicadministration, or related business area and three years ofadministrative management or business management experience.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

In addition to minimum degree and experience, a minimum of Four (4)or more years of comprehensive pre- and post-award grantadministration experience specifically overseeing large,multi-million-dollar federal initiatives (such as NIH R01, U24, orP30/P50 mechanism awards).

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title

RCMI Grant Administrator

Position Number

007851

Recruitment Salary Range

commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

02/28/2031

Organizational Division

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Location

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

College of Health and Human Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3233

Open Date

10/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Date Position Available

November 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application foret employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieuof completing an electronic application. Applicants seekingVeteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate ofRelease or Discharge from Active Duty with your application duringthe process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates aresubject to criminal and sex offender background checks. NorthCarolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employmentwill be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&TStateUniversity on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexualorientation and sexualidentity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in NorthCarolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned dutystation.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41790

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD-214)
2. Other Document
3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts