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Post Award Manager -

Western Carolina University -
Cullowhee, NC

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
9 days ago

Qualifications

Governmental accounting
Bachelor's degree
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication
Procurement regulatory knowledge

Full Job Description

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The Post Award Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the post-award division of ORA, ensuring effective stewardship of sponsored funds and high-quality, service-orientated experience for principal investigators (PIs) and research staff. This role serves as the University’s primary authority on financial post-award administration and leads cross-functional collaboration to strengthen compliance, enhance financial oversight and advance a proactive solutions-oriented grants management culture. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies while driving process improvements in support of the University’s mission. The Post Award Manager will supervise the grant specialist position in the Office of Research Administration.

The essential duties of the Post Award Manager include:

Leadership and Collaboration

Provide daily operational oversight and service excellence for the Post Award Division.
Lead process improvement initiatives, policy development, and reporting enhancements.
Serve as primary liaison to external sponsors and campus stakeholders on post award administrative issues.
Represent the University in interactions with external sponsors and regulatory agencies on financial compliance and reporting.
Maintain the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and prepare reports.
Provide monthly and year-end reports to administration, including assisting with annual financial reporting and monitoring time and effort reports.

Award Setup and Execution

Oversee the setup of new awards, including establishing new funds and project budgets.
Review and interpret award financial terms and conditions. Monitor spending on all sponsored projects to ensure adherence to award terms and conditions, federal regulations, and University policies.
Advise the Director ORA on amendments, budget modifications, and supplemental funding.

Financial Management

Manage cost transfers, prior approval requests, additional compensation requests, academic release requests, and tracking of faculty/staff commitments on sponsored projects.
Lead subrecipient risk assessment, FFATA reporting, monitoring and closeout activities in accordance with sponsor requirements and university policies.

Financial Operations and Reporting

Oversee audit requests, reconciliation, internal controls, procurement compliance, billing, drawdowns, and accounts receivable for sponsored projects.
Manage F&A cost recovery, distribute recovered F&A funds, and prepare F&A cost recovery reports
Provide financial monitoring of sponsored projects and recommend corrective actions where needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Grants & Contracts Administration: Knowledge of federal, state, and university regulations governing grants and contracts, including working knowledge of Uniform Guidance.
Financial & Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of governmental and institutional accounting processes associated with sponsored programs.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Project Management & Organization: Proven ability to analyze and perform complex activities, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field -and-
2 years of demonstrated experience in financial management or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with research administration within a higher education or nonprofit environment
Demonstrated leadership experience including staff supervision and performance management
Professional certification as a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year

Posting Text

Open Date

08/11/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Hard copy materials will not be accepted for review. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references (include complete contact information).

Applicants may also include a copy of any licenses/certifications as an optional attachment.

For questions or additional information, please contact Turner Goins at [email protected]

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at [email protected].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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