Remote Post-Award Grants & Contracts Administrator

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks a Grants and Contracts Administrator Post-Award to interpret award notices, budgets and negotiate agreements. The role manages a portfolio of sponsored projects from inception to closeout, coordinating with faculty and sponsors for compliant reporting and timely Deliverables.

Responsibilities include project setup/closeout, budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and advising on regulatory compliance, export controls, and related policies, with emphasis on proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in research administration, sponsored programs, or contract administration is preferred.
• Working knowledge of project lifecycle activities related to externally funded research.

Responsibilities

• Interpret award notices and budgets and negotiate agreements.
• Monitor project spending and prepare required documentation.
• Communicate with faculty, sponsors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects, including set up and closeout, budget revisions, and no-cost extensions.
• Provide guidance on re-budgeting, personnel changes, and regulatory compliance (e.g., export controls, IRB, IACUC).

Skills

Excel

Budgeting

Communication

Policy knowledge

Project lifecycle

Education

Bachelors degree in business administration/finance

Bachelor’s degree in research administration/contract law (preferred)

Tools

Banner

Cayuse

Sponsor systems

Job description

Old Dominion University seeks a Grants and Contracts Administrator Post-Award to interpret award notices, budgets and negotiate agreements. The role manages a portfolio of sponsored projects from inception to closeout, coordinating with faculty and sponsors for compliant reporting and timely Deliverables.

Responsibilities include project setup/closeout, budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and advising on regulatory compliance, export controls, and related policies, with emphasis on proactive