Grants Compliance Administrator

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Marshall University is hiring a Grants Compliance Administrator. The role involves ensuring institutional compliance with regulations governing externally funded awards by monitoring post-award financial and administrative activities, reviewing transactions, interpreting sponsor requirements, and collaborating with investigators and internal departments to maintain proper stewardship of sponsored funds.

Highlights

Monitor post-award compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations.
Review and approve sponsored project transactions including expenditures and budget changes.
Ensure grant budgets are spent according to agency-approved plans.
Interpret sponsor terms and advise faculty and staff on compliance.
Identify compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Collaborate with Finance, PreAward, and other research offices.
Stay updated on regulations and research administration best practices.
Required skills include knowledge of federal research regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200), financial systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and strong analytical and communication abilities.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience.

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Position Information

Banner Position Number	R10772
Position Title	Grants Compliance Administrator
Classification Title	MURC-Finance Specialist, Other
Department	MURC - Financial Compliance - RC1518
Job Description	Position Summary: The Compliance Administrator in the MURC Post Award department is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and internal regulations governing externally funded awards. This role supports the post-award lifecycle by monitoring financial and administrative activities, interpreting regulations, and collaborating with principal investigators (PIs), departmental staff, and central offices to ensure proper stewardship of sponsored funds. Key Responsibilities: Monitor post-award activities to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and applicable regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, agency-specific requirements, and MURC policy). Review and approve transactions related to sponsored projects, including expenditures, cost transfers, and budget modifications. Monitoring budgets to ensure the grant/contact is spent in accordance with the agency approved budget. Interpret sponsor terms and conditions and provide guidance to faculty and staff on post-award compliance matters. Identify compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution. Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness. Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Finance, PreAward, and other MURC offices. Stay current with evolving regulations and best practices in research administration. Key Competencies: Attention to detail and accuracy Regulatory knowledge and interpretation Critical thinking and judgment Collaboration and customer service orientation Time management and organizational skills This position is a hybrid position. Part remote and part onsite.
Location	MURC - Marshall University Research Corporation
Salary Range	45,000 - 60,000 - Commensurate with experience and institutional guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Education	Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
Experience	3–5 years of experience in research administration, grants management, or compliance, preferably in a higher education or research environment. Knowledge of federal regulations related to sponsored programs (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Knowledge of federal regulations related to sponsored programs (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.

Experience

3–5 years of experience in research administration, grants management, or compliance, preferably in a higher education or research environment.
Knowledge of federal regulations related to sponsored programs (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Knowledge of federal regulations related to sponsored programs (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

Education
Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	MR0858
Open Date	03/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Describe your prior experiences related to the duties of this position.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience working with post-award administration in sponsored programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field?
- Yes
- No

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Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

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