Job Title

Grants and Contracts Administrator Post-Award

Department

SPONSORED PROGRAMS

Position Number

FP118A

Location

Remote

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to interpret award notices and budgets, negotiation of agreements, monitor project spending, prepare required documentation, and facilitate effective communication between faculty, sponsors, and internal stakeholders. The Grants and Contracts Administrator supports investigators in managing the fiscal and administrative aspects of sponsored projects from award inception to closeout. This role is responsible for independently overseeing a portfolio of projects of varying complexity, including initiating project setups and closeouts, processing budget revisions and no-cost extensions, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations. The Administrator serves as a primary liaison to faculty and funding agencies, providing guidance on project administration, re-budgeting actions, personnel changes, and regulatory compliance (e.g., export control, IRB, IACUC). This position emphasizes proactive customer service, timely processing of transactions, and clear communication to support investigators in meeting reporting and deliverable obligations. The Administrator also maintains accurate project documentation and represents the institution in sponsor and internal meetings. Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Resolving, or proposing solutions toward resolving problems in consultation with mentor or other more experienced colleagues. Additionally, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

o Working knowledge of project lifecycle activities related to externally funded research (e.g., project setup, closeout, reporting, or compliance tracking).o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with considerable skill using Excel for financial or data tracking purposes.o Basic knowledge of budgeting principles and expenditure reconciliation.o Working knowledge of effective professional communication and customer service in a research or administrative setting.o Basic knowledge of institutional or agency policies related to business operations or research. o Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience. o Prior related working experience in research administration, sponsored programs, contract administration, or a related administrative field.

Preferred Qualifications

Education or Training (Major Area of Study):o Bachelor’s degree in research administration, grant management, compliance, or contract law is preferred.Level and Type of Experience:o Considerable experience supporting sponsored research projects or grants administration, including budget tracking or compliance reporting.o Considerable knowledge of university or nonprofit research operations is desirable.Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:o Comprehensive knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored programs (e.g., Uniform Guidance, FAR, DFAR, export controls).o Experience with enterprise research or financial systems (e.g., Banner, Cayuse, or similar) is desirable.o Working knowledge of proposal development and sponsor submission requirements.

Conditions of Employment

n/a

Job Open Date

10/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

10/23/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

n/a

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting or related field; working knowledge of project lifecycle, Microsoft Office with Excel skill, budgeting principles, and prior experience in research administration or sponsored programs.

Key Responsibilities

• interpreting award notices
• monitoring project spending
• ensuring compliance

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Banner, Cayuse

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

About Old Dominion University

A public doctoral research university in Virginia. — Industry: Education