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North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Associate Director of Contracts and Grants in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
The Office of Contracts and Grants is responsible for the financial and regulatory administration of over 300 contracts and grants exceeding $250 Million awarded to North Carolina A&T State University.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Contracts and Grants, the Associate Director is responsible for day-to-day operations management and staff supervision for financial post award activities in DORED , including daily administration of all award mechanisms through the oversight of the Data Management, Pre- and Post-Audit, Award Management, and Financial Reporting and Cash Management teams.
Five Grant Accountants and two Accounting Technicians report directly to the Associate Director, who coordinates and oversees the technical activities of staff, specifically in the review of grants, contract sand other agreements as well as segregated account creation for sponsored awards and award modifications; budget analysis, financial monitoring, and reporting.
The Associate Director monitors regulatory compliance; works to integrate pre- and postaward activities/processes; and assists the Director in planning, developing, and implementing service oriented approaches and changes in policies, procedures and practices affecting grants management operations.
The Associate Director will use various software applications (e.g., BANNER Finance, AggieMart, Infoed, PeopleAdmin, ePAF, Microsoft Office, Web Focus and Chrome River. Access to Federal portals and systems.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Office of Contracts and Grants is responsible for the financial and regulatory administration of over 300 contracts and grants exceeding $250 Million awarded to North Carolina A&T State University.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Contracts and Grants, the Associate Director is responsible for day-to-day operations management and staff supervision for financial post award activities in DORED , including daily administration of all award mechanisms through the oversight of the Data Management, Pre- and Post-Audit, Award Management, and Financial Reporting and Cash Management teams.
Five Grant Accountants and two Accounting Technicians report directly to the Associate Director, who coordinates and oversees the technical activities of staff, specifically in the review of grants, contract sand other agreements as well as segregated account creation for sponsored awards and award modifications; budget analysis, financial monitoring, and reporting.
The Associate Director monitors regulatory compliance; works to integrate pre- and postaward activities/processes; and assists the Director in planning, developing, and implementing service oriented approaches and changes in policies, procedures and practices affecting grants management operations.
The Associate Director will use various software applications (e.g., BANNER Finance, AggieMart, Infoed, PeopleAdmin, ePAF, Microsoft Office, Web Focus and Chrome River. Access to Federal portals and systems.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Other Discipline related to the area of assignment with 12 Credit Hours of accounting coursework and three years of professional accounting experience, of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require additional credit hours of accounting coursework. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred:
Ten years experience in accounting supporting an academic institution’s contracts
and grants function.
Knowledge of 2CFR200 Uniform Guidance pertinent to universities.
Five years experience managing an accounting staff.
Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.