Senior Grants Administrator

University of Arkansas System

Senior Grants Administrator at UAMS overseeing post-award grant activities and financial compliance. Leading complex reporting and collaborating with various stakeholders to manage grants effectively.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Grants and Costs Accounting processes, including post-award grant management, financial reporting, and compliance with Federal and State regulations. Proficient in preparing complex analyses and reports to support decision-making and ensure financial compliance.

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Grants AdministrationFinancial ManagementFederal Agency Policies in 2 CFR 200RACC Certified Research Administrator (CRA)Advanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Grants AccountingFinancial ReportingBudget ManagementPayroll AccountingComplex Document PreparationData AnalysisProblem-SolvingContract ReviewNegotiationCompliance Decision-Making

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCritical ThinkingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

RACC Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Industry Keywords

Post-Award Grant ActivitiesGrant Cycle ManagementState LawsFederal RegulationsSponsored Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, content expertise and professional concepts in accordance with Grants/Costs Accounting processes, UAMS policies and procedures, State laws, and Federal regulations
Oversees the processing of post-award grant activities including award setup, financial reporting, invoicing, effort reporting, and other grant-related responsibilities
Manage payroll allocations, journal entries and accounting adjustments, payroll accounting adjustments, monthly report preparation and review, and grant budget management for the Department of Pediatrics
Oversee the full grant cycle, including attending kick off meetings and close out meetings
Collaborates with Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, Grants Accounting Office, and Administrators to manage grants and awards
Prepares/reviews complex and detailed documents, reports, and/or related materials
Prepares complex analysis to assist the Director of Finance & Peds administration team for compliance decision-making
Shares leadership for advanced complex reports and events through proper understanding of requested data
Manage the effective closeout of awards in accordance with Federal and State requirements
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively manage large cash transactions
Influences the resolution of complex issues to achieve outcomes and resolve issues
Reviews complex contracts and legal documents and negotiate to an acceptable resolution regarding financial compliance
Reviews subcontracts, amendments and modifications to provide subject matter expertise
Works both independently or within a complex structured team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business or related field plus seven (7) years of experience as a Grants Administrator or equivalent required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial management of sponsored programs or related
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in business or related field
Knowledge of federal agency policies in 2 CFR 200
Seven (7) plus years of experience in grants and costs accounting at an IHE
RACC Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Strong Excel skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy