Grants and Contracts Administrator, Campus Grants Management Team (Remote)

About the Company

This is a fully remote position with a leading research university situated in the Research Triangle region, recognized as a top area for work and living. The university serves over 15,000 students across multiple undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, and operates international programs in more than 150 countries. With a workforce of about 40,000 employees, it is one of the largest private employers in its state.

About the Role

The Grants and Contracts Administrator supports the Campus Grants Management Team by overseeing a portfolio of complex grants and contracts. The role ensures compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, provides expert guidance to faculty and staff, and manages grant lifecycle activities to facilitate successful research funding administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit grant proposals adhering to sponsor and institutional regulations.
• Advise faculty on administrative requirements and proposal preparation.
• Coordinate and review proposal components including budgets and supporting documents.
• Manage subcontract processes with collaborators and the pre‑award office.
• Oversee budget management, effort tracking, compliance, and reporting throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Advise on budget adjustments and provide financial reports.
• Establish sub‑recipient financial requirements and coordinate sub‑award agreements.
• Reconcile budgets and handle necessary cost transfers.
• Prepare and submit requests for budget modifications.
• Monitor compliance with reporting requirements.
• Maintain financial records according to institutional guidelines.
• Manage overdrafts following unit and institutional policies.
• Ensure accurate revenue recording and project closure.
• Develop project management plans and monitor cost sharing and effort allocation.
• Submit required reports to central and unit management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; research or grants certification preferred.
• Completion of required research administration training within specified timelines.
• No prior experience required with a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, think critically, make independent decisions, and provide excellent customer service.

Preferred Skills

• Research or grants certification preferred.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 61,026.00 to USD 98,838.00.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.