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Grants Administrator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Winston Salem, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Office of Research & Innovation at Winston-Salem State University is seeking to fill two full-time Grants Administrator positions: EHRA 110276 EHRA 010622 The Grants Administrator will be both a member of the Office of Research & Innovation reporting to the Associate Provost for Research & Innovation and a liaison to the School of Health Sciences ( SOHS ) the College of Arts Sciences and Education ( CASE ) and/or the College of Business and Entrepreneurship ( CBE ) working with the respective Dean. This position serves as a liaison between the faculty applying for grants the Sponsored Programs staff for pre-award and post-award and the granting agencies. The Grants Administrator will work with Sponsored Programs pre-award staff to research prepare and submit grant proposals and work with Sponsored Programs post-award staff to manage funded grants assist in hiring and ordering and administer reports that meet funder guidelines and criteria. The Grants Administrator will assist in grant writing/editing managing external relationships engaging in compliance reporting and supporting special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing data analysis program budgeting project management skills with an emphasis on outcome measurement. Responsibilities of the Grant Administrator include: PRE - AWARD SERVICES Lead grant proposal development and submissionpreparing and organizing materials for proposals and submitting and monitoring grant applications including: Researching new funding and business development opportunities on local state and federal levels. Maintaining and building relationships with faculty and staff as well as funders and other strategic partners on a local state and national level. Participation in drafting proposals/letters of intent grant application narratives and budgets and collaborate to finalize with Sponsored Programs pre-award staff finance (as needed) and both the Deans and Associate Provost for Research & Innovation. Uploading grant applications via online portals. Meeting with faculty and staff to explore funding opportunities. Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence. Maintaining library of grant support documents including biosketches facilities/equipment resources pages and other forms needed for federal grants. Executing and facilitating grant contracts/agreements with Sponsored Programs post-award staff. Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website e-newsletter and social media. POST - AWARD SERVICES Provide post-award grant management assistance to faculty including: Purchasing request quotes for equipment create purchase orders place orders from vendors receive deliveries track purchases. Hiring work with faculty and Human Resources to hire students during the academic year and summer to hire technical and/or research staff (i.e. postdoctoral fellows) and to hire additional staff as needed. Budget maintenance and spending reporting monthly assessment and reporting of grant-related spending for investigators to ensure proper/timely spend-down of all grants. COMPLIANCE & REPORTING Maintain grant compliance and reporting including outcome measurement and grant budgetstaking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness timeliness and completeness including: Monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements. Tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals. Requesting reimbursements and drawdowns as needed. Drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates to funders that fully capture programmatic success as needed. Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports outcome measurements success stories etc. Submit reports to funders and/or investors. Researching statistics trends and data for grant proposals including: Performing research and data-gatheringboth from external sources and WSSU institutional and program data. Assisting in development of presentations for various stakeholders. To Apply: Include a resume compelling cover letter and the names email addresses and phone numbers of two (2) professional references in the WSSU HR application portal.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience. Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner.
The Office of Research & Innovation at Winston-Salem State University is seeking to fill two full-time Grants Administrator positions: EHRA 110276 EHRA 010622 The Grants Administrator will be both a member of the Office of Research & Innovation reporting to the Associate Provost for Research & Innovation and a liaison to the School of Health Sciences ( SOHS ) the College of Arts Sciences and Education ( CASE ) and/or the College of Business and Entrepreneurship ( CBE ) working with the respective Dean. This position serves as a liaison between the faculty applying for grants the Sponsored Programs staff for pre-award and post-award and the granting agencies. The Grants Administrator will work with Sponsored Programs pre-award staff to research prepare and submit grant proposals and work with Sponsored Programs post-award staff to manage funded grants assist in hiring and ordering and administer reports that meet funder guidelines and criteria. The Grants Administrator will assist in grant writing/editing managing external relationships engaging in compliance reporting and supporting special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing data analysis program budgeting project management skills with an emphasis on outcome measurement. Responsibilities of the Grant Administrator include: PRE - AWARD SERVICES Lead grant proposal development and submissionpreparing and organizing materials for proposals and submitting and monitoring grant applications including: Researching new funding and business development opportunities on local state and federal levels. Maintaining and building relationships with faculty and staff as well as funders and other strategic partners on a local state and national level. Participation in drafting proposals/letters of intent grant application narratives and budgets and collaborate to finalize with Sponsored Programs pre-award staff finance (as needed) and both the Deans and Associate Provost for Research & Innovation. Uploading grant applications via online portals. Meeting with faculty and staff to explore funding opportunities. Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence. Maintaining library of grant support documents including biosketches facilities/equipment resources pages and other forms needed for federal grants. Executing and facilitating grant contracts/agreements with Sponsored Programs post-award staff. Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website e-newsletter and social media. POST - AWARD SERVICES Provide post-award grant management assistance to faculty including: Purchasing request quotes for equipment create purchase orders place orders from vendors receive deliveries track purchases. Hiring work with faculty and Human Resources to hire students during the academic year and summer to hire technical and/or research staff (i.e. postdoctoral fellows) and to hire additional staff as needed. Budget maintenance and spending reporting monthly assessment and reporting of grant-related spending for investigators to ensure proper/timely spend-down of all grants. COMPLIANCE & REPORTING Maintain grant compliance and reporting including outcome measurement and grant budgetstaking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness timeliness and completeness including: Monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements. Tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals. Requesting reimbursements and drawdowns as needed. Drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates to funders that fully capture programmatic success as needed. Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports outcome measurements success stories etc. Submit reports to funders and/or investors. Researching statistics trends and data for grant proposals including: Performing research and data-gatheringboth from external sources and WSSU institutional and program data. Assisting in development of presentations for various stakeholders. To Apply: Include a resume compelling cover letter and the names email addresses and phone numbers of two (2) professional references in the WSSU HR application portal.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience. Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
