Grant Administrator

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

The Grant Administrator is a professional position within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS). The position will report directly to the Dean.

The primary purpose of the CAHSS grant administrator is to manage the lifecycle of grants, from finding funding and writing proposals to overseeing budget, compliance, reporting, and ensuring project goals align with funder requirements, acting as a crucial liaison for financial awards supporting research, programs, or operations, requiring strong organizational, financial, and communication skills. The Grants Administrator position acts as the cornerstone for managing and overseeing grant‑related activities within the College, ensuring both the acquisition and effective utilization of grant funds in support of the College’s strategic objectives.

The Grants Administrator bridges CAHSS’s needs and external funding, ensuring financial integrity and successful project execution for grant-funded initiatives.

This includes monitoring budgets, adjusting financial plans as needed, and ensuring the timely submission of financial and progress reports.

A critical aspect of the role involves ensuring adherence to all grant compliance requirements by staying abreast of grantor policies, implementing effective internal controls for monitoring compliance, and managing all required reporting and documentation with precision and timeliness.

This comprehensive approach to grants administration underscores the pivotal role the Grants Administrator plays in the fiscal health and programmatic success of the College, making it a key position that bridges the gap between potential funding sources and the organization’s long‑term sustainability and growth.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 200 faculty members.

With an award‑winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community‑focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically black university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land‑grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade.

The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master and doctoral levels.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related area; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Minimum of 3 years of grant administration experience.

• Working knowledge of electronic research administration systems and financial systems.
• Extensive knowledge of computer software and research administration systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and university grant programs that support research, instruction and public service across disciplines and their submission processes.

• Accounting Skills
• Project Management
• Auditing
• Budget Development
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Advan…