Grant Administrator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type | EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position | The Grant Administrator is a professional position within the College of Health and Human Sciences. The position will report directly to the Dean and work closely with the Associate Dean of Research and Innovation.
The primary purpose of the Grants Administrator position is to act 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 organization’s strategic objectives.
The Grants Administrator is responsible for overseeing financial and programmatic management, guaranteeing compliance with the grantors’ guidelines and regulations. 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.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research institution that is committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is over 13,487 students and our workforce includes over 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelors, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision, preeminence 2023, focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.
The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers six graduate degree programs including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Health Psychology, PhD in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health inequities. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity.
Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related
business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees
must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | Knowledge of computers including the use of e-mail, e-mail attachments, internet, and electronic research administration including submission portals such as grants.gov and NSF Fastlane Knowledge of federal, state, and university grant programs that support research, instruction and public service across disciplines and their submission process.
Working knowledge of Electronic Research Administration Systems
Working knowledge of financial systems
Required License or Certification |
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title | Grant Administrator
Position Number | 007578
Recruitment Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track | No
FTE | 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | College of Health and Human Sciences
Organizational Location | College of Health and Human Sciences
Organizational Unit | College of Health and Human Sciences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | EPA2886
Open Date | 11/19/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | 01/19/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search | 12/03/2025
Date Position Available | December 2025
Special Instructions to Applicant | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount
Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/38927 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your related employment experience in the administration and preparation of grant/proposal award budgets, maintenance and tracking of said budgets and generation of project/grant reports.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate where you learned of this position:
- North Carolina A&T State University website
- University of North Carolina System website
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Indeed.com
- Other
- If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the position:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Other Document
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
Contact Division of Human Resources
Phone: (336) 334-7862
Fax: (336) 285-2799
Email:
hr@ncat.edu