Grant Administrator
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Administrative/Clerical
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Business
Business Administration, PR / Communications, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Grant Administrator I
Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Posted Salary: $21 per hour
About the RoleThis position provides assistance to faculty/staff and to Research, Grants & Contracts staff in the development and preparation of grant and contract proposals and awards from external funders. The Grant Administrator 1 will utilize electronic systems to conduct research in support of grant proposals. The Grant Administrator 1 will also assist faculty/staff in developing proposals and budgets, submit proposals on behalf of faculty/staff at NKU, assist other staff in the RGC office with grant related tasks as needed to gain new knowledge, and participate in sponsored research initiatives and projects as assigned.
This is an entry-level position.
- Provides support to RGC office in reviewing proposals, submitting proposals, and researching available external funding opportunities.
- Review and confirm compliance requirements for proposals and awards.
- Assist in planning and executing grant workshops, seminars and other RGC signature events throughout the year.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience.
- Must be computer literate with the ability and willingness to continuously learn new electronic software systems for the submittal and awarding of grant proposals.
Why Work at Northern Kentucky University
At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day.
AboutNKU
Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.
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