Grants Administrator

Position Details

Classification Information

Sponsored Contracts/Grants Administration Professional,Specialist

Exempt

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Join the Ramily! Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We are proud to be North Carolina’s only university to earn the distinguished designation of Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education and the American Council on Education (ACE). WSSU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences, business, education, and the humanities.

Known for its supportive environment, the university fosters a close-knit community that nurtures both professional and academic excellence. Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina—known as the City of Arts and Innovation, WSSU provides students with opportunities to engage in a dynamic mix of professional, social, and cultural experiences. Winston-Salem is home to thriving arts, healthcare, and technology sectors, offering both students and faculty unique collaboration opportunities and professional development pathways.

With its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, and dedication to fostering personal and professional growth, Winston-Salem State University is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.

• UNCSystem Employee Benefits Central
• UNC System Retirement Benefits
• WSSU Holiday Schedule
• WSSU Discounts and Perks

The Office of Research & Innovation at Winston-Salem State University is seeking to fill two full-time Grants Administrator positions:

• EHRA 110276
• EHRA 010622

The Grants Administrator will be both a member of the Office of Research & Innovation, reporting to the Associate Provost for Research & Innovation, and a liaison to the School of Health Sciences (SOHS), the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE), and/or the College of Business and Entrepreneurship (CBE), working with the respective Dean. This position serves as liaison between the faculty applying for grants, the Sponsored Programs staff for pre-award and post-award, and the granting agencies.

The Grants Administrator will work with Sponsored Programs pre-award staff to research, prepare, and submit grant proposals, and work with Sponsored Programs post-award staff to manage funded grants, assist in hiring and ordering, and administer reports that meet funder guidelines and criteria. The Grants Administrator will assist in grant writing/editing, managing external relationships, engaging in compliance reporting, and supporting special project initiatives.

This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement.

• Lead grant proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications, including:
• Researching new funding and business development opportunities on local, state, and federal levels.
• Maintaining and building relationships with faculty and staff, as well as funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, and national level.
• Participation in drafting proposals/letters of intent, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborate to finalize with Sponsored Programs pre-award staff, finance (as needed), and both the Deans and Associate Provost for Research & Innovation.
• Uploading grant applications via online portals.
• Meeting with faculty and staff to explore funding opportunities.
• Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence.
• Maintaining library of grant support documents including biosketches, facilities/equipment resources pages, and other forms needed for federal grants.
• Executing and facilitating grant contracts/agreements with Sponsored Programs post-award staff.
• Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social media.

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