What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Award Grant Manager College of Arts and Sciences position at East Carolina University?
50%:
- Oversee and manage all transactional, budgetary, and regulatory aspects of the Hub’s grant portfolio, which includes working with the College personnel coordinators and budget assistants, as needed, for hiring grants personnel and tracking budgets
- Maintain databases of awards and current effort commitments, including cost-sharing commitments
- Maintain financial records and dashboards for the Hub
- Track the timely and appropriate establishment of new sponsored research accounts; provide regular financial reports and projects on awards and award counts; and assures and monitor compliance with University and sponsor regulations, policies, and guidelines
30%:
- Liaise between faculty members engaged in funded projects, departmental offices, the Dean’s office, and a range of central university offices responsible for post-award grants administration
- Meet with PIs during initial award and periodically to review award terms and conditions, grant expenditures and spending plans, and to resolve and troubleshoot post award issues
- Notify faculty of continuation/renewal due dates and any need to revise effort allocations
20%:
- Develop and oversee policies and procedures related to post-award grants management and identify and resolve operational issues
- Advise the Associate Dean for Research with ongoing and future staffing suggestions for the Hub
- Prepare regular updates and reports for the Dean, Associate Dean for Research, Chairs, and PIs
- Oversee development and delivery of training and coaching for SHRA post-award Hub staff
- Serve on institutional committees and participate 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.
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.
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
04/06/2026
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.
04/20/2026
Initial Screening Begins
04/21/2026
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92325
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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.
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