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Grant Manager

Full Time • Greensboro, NC, United States of America

71,500 - 75,000 (Yearly) Added 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Summary

LOCATION

On-site at North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related area; 3+ years of university experience in grant project management and account reconciliation preferred. Knowledge of university research administration and federal/state policies is advantageous.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage fiscal operations of grants, assist in the grant application process, monitor grant expenditures, ensure compliance with cost accounting standards, maintain grant ledgers, manage personnel requests related to grants, and provide guidance on grant-funded policies and procedures.

INDUSTRY

Higher Education and Research

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Grant Manager oversees financial management and compliance for grants within the Cooperative Extension Department, ensuring adherence to federal and university guidelines while supporting grant-funded projects and administrative staff.

Classification Information

Position/Classification Title

Business Officer

Classification Type

SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:

N - Not Mandatory

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Prefer 3+ years of University experience in grant projects management and grant account reconciliations
Knowledgeable of University research administration (Pre-and Pose-Award), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), grant fund budget development and Federal, State and University policies and procedures is a plus.

Required License or Certification

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Grant Manager position is responsible for the fiscal operations and management of all grants awarded to the Cooperative Extension (CE) Department Principal Investigator and Projector Director (PI/PD). The Grant Manager will ensure that the University Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Uniform Guidance (UG) as set forth by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), are applied consistently throughout the lift of each award. The Grant manager is responsible for making decisions within guidelines, communicating policies and procedures and recommending solutions.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

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

The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is
an educational outreach organization within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-based educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development. Together with its partners – North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county governments, a dynamic and resourceful system is formed. In addition to campus operations, The Cooperative Extension Program has professionally staffed offices in almost half of the 100 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Work Hours

8a.m. - 5p.m. M-F.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Required Competency

Financial Management

Duties

Responsible for the Pre and Post- award management

Assists CE PI/PDs in grant application process, including Notice of Intent submission, budget narrative development etc.
Collaborates with the Grant Administrator in DORED assigned to CE department for new award set-up and attends start-up meeting with PI/PDs as needed.
Reviews and approves grant funded purchase, travel and personnel requests and ensure all requests aligning with approved budget narrative by the funding agency
Monitors and tracks grant account expenditures and ensure all expenditures meet the allowable cost requirements and the special term and conditions of each particular award.
Reviews grant transactions monthly and provides updated summary grant report to PI/PDs on both regular and as needed basis
Advises PI/PDs on the status of their grant award and assists PD/PIs when a budget revision is needed.
Responsible for timely and accurate reconciliations, close-outs and adherence to budget and cost accounting standards.

Required Competency

Business and Records Administration

Duties

Creates and maintains grant fund ledgers
Responsible for managing grant funded employee’s Time and Effort certification report and ensuring proper documentation.
Main all other grant related documentation for auditing purpose.

Required Competency

Communication and Teamwork

Duties

Responsible for understanding and accurately interpreting federal, state and university policies and procedures including, but not limited to grant funded purchasing, travel, and personnel expenditure requests.
Advises CE PI/PDs and their Administrative Support staff on policies and procedures that affect grants.
Coordinates with CE Personnel Coordinator to ensure all grant funded personnel requests to be processed timely and accurately.
Works closely with the University Grants Accountant to ensure grant funds are drawn down and grant is closeout in a timely manner.

Position Information

Working Title

Grant Manager

Competency Level

Journey

Position Number

007469

Recruitment Range

$71,500-$75,000

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division

Cooperative Extension

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

Ad Extension Admin - Grants

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SHRA2771

Open Date

12/06/2024

Close Date

12/19/2024

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance 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 work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/35338

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