Grant Program Manager - #T00444

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Western Carolina University is hiring a Grant Program Manager. The role involves managing day-to-day administrative and operational support for a grant-funded project, ensuring compliance with university requirements and grant reporting deliverables. The manager coordinates communications, meetings, and visits, and handles financial transactions such as travel, purchasing, and payroll.

Highlights

Provide administrative and operational support to a grant-funded project within the School of Engineering & Technology.
Coordinate program communications, meetings, and internal/external visits.
Process and track travel authorizations, reimbursements, purchasing, and student payroll transactions.
Maintain compliance with Western Carolina University policies and grant reporting requirements.
Apply knowledge of university procedures and information systems for accurate record keeping and project support.
Manage frequent travel within North Carolina and occasional out-of-state trips to support grant objectives.
Hybrid work location with some work-from-home flexibility, subject to approvals.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited institution.
Salary is $27.12 per hour; position is temporary and contingent on external grant funding.
Employs knowledge of business practices to foster strategic relationships and support program personnel and students.

Grant Program Manager - #T00444 Full Description

Western Carolina University has been ranked #3 in the nation on Forbes 2025 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, out of the top 498 employers across all industries.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. This position is supported by external grant funding and is temporary in nature. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability and the duration of the project.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.

Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number	temp hourly1225P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/33237
Classification Title
Working Title	Grant Program Manager - #T00444
Department	School of Engineering & Technology
Salary Range	$27.12/hour
Posting Information	This position is supported by external grant funding and is temporary in nature. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability and the duration of the project. The Program Manager provides day-to-day administrative and operational support for a grant-funded project to ensure proper program functioning and compliance with university requirements and grant reporting deliverables. The position serves as the central point of coordination for communications, meetings, and internal and external visits, and is responsible for processing and tracking key program transactions including travel authorizations and reimbursements, purchasing, and student payroll. The role applies knowledge of WCU policies, procedures, and information systems to maintain accurate records, support project personnel, and keep program activities operating smoothly throughout the life of the project. This role offers a hybrid work location and some work-from-home flexibility will be permitted subject to all required approvals. Regular travel to Cullowhee is required, typically occurring once per week, and candidates should also expect frequent travel within North Carolina along with occasional out-of-state travel to support the objectives of the grant.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position	Strong understanding of business practices and key drivers that foster and grow strategic business relationships. Skill in coordinating program operations, including scheduling meetings, arranging visits, and managing communications with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and information systems related to travel, purchasing, and payroll processing. Ability to process, verify, and maintain accurate financial and personnel records in compliance with institutional guidelines. Ability to provide guidance and support to program staff and students to ensure smooth day-to-day project operations.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications

Posting Text

Open Date	03/04/2026
Close Date	04/30/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. This position is supported by external grant funding and is temporary in nature. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability and the duration of the project. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information). Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview. Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE	Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety	The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
List of references

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently enrolled as a student at WCU?
- Yes
- No
* Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours?
- Yes
- No

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Original Job Description

Western Carolina University has been ranked #3 in the nation on Forbes 2025 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, out of the top 498 employers across all industries.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number	temp hourly1225P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/33237
Classification Title
Working Title	Grant Program Manager - #T00444
Department	School of Engineering & Technology
Salary Range	$27.12/hour
Posting Information	This position is supported by external grant funding and is temporary in nature. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability and the duration of the project. The Program Manager provides day-to-day administrative and operational support for a grant-funded project to ensure proper program functioning and compliance with university requirements and grant reporting deliverables. The position serves as the central point of coordination for communications, meetings, and internal and external visits, and is responsible for processing and tracking key program transactions including travel authorizations and reimbursements, purchasing, and student payroll. The role applies knowledge of WCU policies, procedures, and information systems to maintain accurate records, support project personnel, and keep program activities operating smoothly throughout the life of the project. This role offers a hybrid work location and some work-from-home flexibility will be permitted subject to all required approvals. Regular travel to Cullowhee is required, typically occurring once per week, and candidates should also expect frequent travel within North Carolina along with occasional out-of-state travel to support the objectives of the grant.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position	Strong understanding of business practices and key drivers that foster and grow strategic business relationships. Skill in coordinating program operations, including scheduling meetings, arranging visits, and managing communications with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and information systems related to travel, purchasing, and payroll processing. Ability to process, verify, and maintain accurate financial and personnel records in compliance with institutional guidelines. Ability to provide guidance and support to program staff and students to ensure smooth day-to-day project operations.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications

Posting Text

Open Date	03/04/2026
Close Date	04/30/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. This position is supported by external grant funding and is temporary in nature. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability and the duration of the project. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information). Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview. Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE	Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety	The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
List of references

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently enrolled as a student at WCU?
- Yes
- No
* Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours?
- Yes
- No

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