University Grants Program Lead - Compliance & Partnerships

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interim University Program Manager III at North Carolina A&T State University will serve as the primary operational liaison between Steps4Growth and external partners, overseeing federal grant components, ensuring compliance, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities include coordinating reporting, managing sub-awardees and contractors, driving stakeholder engagement, and supporting development of job-based learning pathways within the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or a related field plus at least three years of related experience, including supervisory or lead-worker responsibilities.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field, with demonstrated management experience of at least 10 years and specific experience managing federally funded grant programs.
• Valid training and experience from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with participating institutions, organizations and advisory boards to administer the project and serve as the main point of contact.
• Streamline project processes to ensure efficiency and meet performance and compliance goals.
• Act as liaison with the S4G Oversight Team (SMT) and sub-awardees to coordinate implementation, monitor execution of plans, and maintain oversight of expenditures.
• Provide post-award research administration and programmatic oversight, approving budget revisions and ensuring fiscal compliance with NC A&T, state and federal policies.
• Manage advisory board activities, employer engagement, community college partnerships, DEIA strategies and participant wrap-around support services.
• Collect, prepare, and submit required reports and coordinate meetings of project boards (EAB, IAB and other project committees).
• Enhance visibility of S4G through communication activities, website updates, press releases, and social media outreach, while developing project plans and timelines.
• Engage local and regional stakeholders to assess impact on jobseekers and employers, and contribute to outcome reports and policy briefs.
• Monitor emerging technologies in clean-energy research, policy and legislation relevant to career pathways and postsecondary education.
• Oversee daily operations of project staff, including recruitment, supervision and professional development of at least a program manager and a communications manager.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Budget management

Supervision/leadership

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Interim University Program Manager III at North Carolina A&T State University will serve as the primary operational liaison between Steps4Growth and external partners, overseeing federal grant components, ensuring compliance, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities include coordinating reporting, managing sub-awardees and contractors, driving stakeholder engagement, and supporting development of job-based learning pathways within the program.