Washtenaw Community College
Grants Administrator
🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, MI
🕑 Temporary
💰 $54K - $59K
💻 Other
🗓️ July 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Washtenaw Community College is hiring a Grants Administrator. This role manages the administrative functions of the grants process, focusing on post-award programmatic oversight and compliance. The Grants Administrator collaborates with project leads and the Restricted Funds Accounting Team to ensure proper grant fund management and timely implementation of grant-funded initiatives.
Highlights
- Manage post-award grant compliance and programmatic oversight across the college.
- Collaborate with project leads and accounting to monitor grant requirements and budget modifications.
- Organize grant kickoff meetings, coordinate closeout procedures, and maintain grant documentation and dashboards.
- Develop and deliver training on grant compliance, reporting, and internal processes.
- Assist in grant proposal preparation focusing on program continuity and sustainability.
- Monitor federal and state grant policy updates and participate in professional development.
- Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet applications, and integrated software systems.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or related field plus at least two years of grants management experience or equivalent.
- Experience supporting community colleges or universities and knowledge of OMB CFR 200 are highly preferred.
- Salary range: $53,924 - $59,316 annually.
Grants Administrator Full Description
Grants Administrator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Number: | 0603679
Position Title: | Grants Administrator
Position is: | Temporary full-time (outside funded)
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Instruction
Position Description: | Picture Yourself here!
Why Join WCC?
An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff Generous Paid Time Off on top of 12 Paid Holidays Affordable & Comprehensive Health, Dental, Life & Vision Insurance 4:1 Employer Match for Retirement WCC Tuition paid for you AND your dependents Tuition reimbursement for colleges outside WCCCheck our Total Rewards here
Position Summary:
The Grants Administrator is responsible for managing the administrative functions of the grants process at Washtenaw Community College. Reporting to the Director of Grants Development and Management, this role collaborates closely with grant project leads and the Restricted Funds Accounting Team.The primary focus of the Grants Administrator is on post-award programmatic oversight and compliance across the college. This includes ensuring the successful and timely implementation of grant-funded initiatives by project directors. The Administrator is tasked with monitoring adherence to institutional, governmental, and funding agency guidelines to ensure proper management of grant funds and achievement of project objectives.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collaborate and meet regularly with project leads and the Restricted Funds Accounting Team to ensure compliance with grant requirements and alignment with approved spending plans.
• Organize and facilitate grant award kickoff meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of responsibilities; coordinate grant closeout procedures, including final reporting and record archiving.
• Support project leads in the development and implementation of systems for tracking grant performance metrics, deliverables, and outcome data in accordance with funder guidelines.
• Maintain and routinely update the internal grants dashboard and electronic filing system to ensure accurate documentation of grant activity, compliance records, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with project leads and accountants on budget modifications, preparation of required reports, renewal applications, extension requests, and other award-related paperwork.
• Draft and submit documentation for award amendments or change requests as required by funding agencies.
• Interpret federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines governing grant administration, and ensure consistent implementation across projects.
• Develop and deliver training sessions or resource materials for project leads and staff on grant compliance, allowable costs, reporting expectations, and internal grant processes.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness of the grants management function.
• Assist the Director of Grants Development and Management in preparing grant proposals, with a focus on program continuity, alignment with college priorities, and sustainability planning.
• Monitor federal and state grant policy updates, attend professional development or grant management workshops, and share insights that may impact institutional grant strategy or operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Grants Development and Management.
Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration or a related field and at least two (2) successful years experience in grants management OR equivalent education and work experience.· Preferably one (1) year experience supporting a community college or university.· Grant management experience and knowledge of OMB CFR 200 highly preferred.· Demonstrated understanding of the grants management process· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, Internet applications in a Windows environment, and integrated software systems.· Effective organizational, communication, and analytical skills· Ability to work and solve problems independently, set priorities, and organize workload.· Ability to appropriately handle confidential materials.
Preferred Qualifications: |
Posting Date: | 06/04/2025
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate: | $53,924 - $59,316
Salary Comments: | Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here
Position Title: | Grants Administrator
Position is: | Temporary full-time (outside funded)
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Instruction
Position Description: | Picture Yourself here!
Why Join WCC?
An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff Generous Paid Time Off on top of 12 Paid Holidays Affordable & Comprehensive Health, Dental, Life & Vision Insurance 4:1 Employer Match for Retirement WCC Tuition paid for you AND your dependents Tuition reimbursement for colleges outside WCCCheck our Total Rewards here
Position Summary:
The Grants Administrator is responsible for managing the administrative functions of the grants process at Washtenaw Community College. Reporting to the Director of Grants Development and Management, this role collaborates closely with grant project leads and the Restricted Funds Accounting Team.The primary focus of the Grants Administrator is on post-award programmatic oversight and compliance across the college. This includes ensuring the successful and timely implementation of grant-funded initiatives by project directors. The Administrator is tasked with monitoring adherence to institutional, governmental, and funding agency guidelines to ensure proper management of grant funds and achievement of project objectives.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collaborate and meet regularly with project leads and the Restricted Funds Accounting Team to ensure compliance with grant requirements and alignment with approved spending plans.
• Organize and facilitate grant award kickoff meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of responsibilities; coordinate grant closeout procedures, including final reporting and record archiving.
• Support project leads in the development and implementation of systems for tracking grant performance metrics, deliverables, and outcome data in accordance with funder guidelines.
• Maintain and routinely update the internal grants dashboard and electronic filing system to ensure accurate documentation of grant activity, compliance records, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with project leads and accountants on budget modifications, preparation of required reports, renewal applications, extension requests, and other award-related paperwork.
• Draft and submit documentation for award amendments or change requests as required by funding agencies.
• Interpret federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines governing grant administration, and ensure consistent implementation across projects.
• Develop and deliver training sessions or resource materials for project leads and staff on grant compliance, allowable costs, reporting expectations, and internal grant processes.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness of the grants management function.
• Assist the Director of Grants Development and Management in preparing grant proposals, with a focus on program continuity, alignment with college priorities, and sustainability planning.
• Monitor federal and state grant policy updates, attend professional development or grant management workshops, and share insights that may impact institutional grant strategy or operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Grants Development and Management.
Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration or a related field and at least two (2) successful years experience in grants management OR equivalent education and work experience.· Preferably one (1) year experience supporting a community college or university.· Grant management experience and knowledge of OMB CFR 200 highly preferred.· Demonstrated understanding of the grants management process· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, Internet applications in a Windows environment, and integrated software systems.· Effective organizational, communication, and analytical skills· Ability to work and solve problems independently, set priorities, and organize workload.· Ability to appropriately handle confidential materials.
Preferred Qualifications: |
Posting Date: | 06/04/2025
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate: | $53,924 - $59,316
Salary Comments: | Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration or a related field and at least two (2) successful years experience in grants management OR equivalent education and work experience
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess one (1) or more years experience supporting a community college or university?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess grant management experience and/or knowledge of OMB CFR 200?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts 1
Optional Documents
- Other Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Click here for Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements.
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