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Post Award Grant Manager College of Arts and Sciences

East Carolina University
$60,400 - $73,708
United States, North Carolina, Greenville
Jan 11, 2025
Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Post Award Grant Manager College of Arts and Sciences
Position Number 949090
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH College of Arts and Sciences
Department Homepage https://ord.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department ARTS & SCIENCES-DEAN'S OFFICE
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Business Officer III
Working Title Post-Award Grant Manager College of Arts and Sciences
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $60,400 - $73,708
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Audit Business & Finance
Organizational Unit Overview
The Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Grants Hub serves Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Fine Arts and Communications, and the College of Business. The Hub provides both pre- and post-award grants management at the College level.
Job Duties

  • Oversees and manages all transactional, budgetary and regulatory aspects of the Hub's grant portfolio, working with the College personnel coordinators and budget assistants, as needed, for hiring grants personnel and tracking budgets.
  • Liaises between faculty members engaged in funded projects, departmental offices, the Dean's office and a range of central university offices responsible for post-award grant administration.
  • Meets with PIs initially and periodically to review award terms and conditions, grant expenditures and spending plans, and to resolve and troubleshoot problems.
  • Maintains databases of awards and current effort commitments, including cost-sharing commitments.
  • Maintains financial records and dashboards for the Hub.
  • Notifies faculty of continuation/renewal due dates and any need to revise effort allocations.
  • Tracks the timely and appropriate establishment of new sponsored research accounts; provides regular financial reports and projects on awards and award accounts. Assures and monitors compliance with University and sponsor regulations, policies and guidelines.
  • Prepares regular updates and reports for the Dean, Associate Dean, Chairs and PIs.
  • Develops and oversees policies and procedures related to post-award grants management. Identifies and resolves operational issues.
  • Advises the Associate Dean with ongoing and future staffing suggestions for the Hub.
  • Oversees development and delivery of training and coaching for SHRA post-award Hub staff.
  • Serves on institutional committees and participates in institution-wide special projects.


This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements ( FWA) ranging from face-to-face to fully remote under the ECU FWA Policy.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and three years of administrative management or business management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Master's degree preferred. CPA or CRA Certification preferred. Ability to work independently. Leadership, management, communication, facilitation and customer service skills. Experience in a university environment responsible for the fiscal management of contracts and grants; demonstrated experience partnering with faculty, senior administrators, and external research sponsor officials.

Knowledge of programs and procedures for granting agencies, including federal agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOD, USDA, NOAA, NEH, NEA) as well as corporate and private foundations and sponsors, and knowledge of relevant OMB regulations. Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting and financial analysis. Experience with online accounting/financial systems. Expertise in using computer tools such as spreadsheets, databases and word processing tools. Demonstrated experience completing projects with minimal supervision.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 949090. Applicants must complete a candidate profile, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two current references. Official transcripts and 2 official letters of reference are required upon employment. Letters of reference will be requested upon selection as a finalist. References will receive an automated email from PeopleAdmin to submit letter. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Keith Keene at keenek24@ecu.edu.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 01/10/2025
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 01/24/2025
Initial Screening Begins 01/25/2025
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/83373
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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