Grants Administrator

WVU Online

Grants Administrator at WVU Institute for Sustainability and Energy Research supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives. Responsibilities include managing proposals and compliance for externally funded projects.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the full lifecycle of proposal development and submission for research initiatives
Manage sponsored projects from award setup through closeout
Provide financial and administrative oversight for a portfolio of sponsored research projects
Advise PIs on budget management, allowable costs, and financial planning
Identify and resolve complex financial or administrative issues
Support timely completion of financial and programmatic reporting requirements
Develop and utilize reporting tools to analyze financial and project data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, finance, or related field
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in grants administration, research administration, or financial management
Strong understanding of university pre- and post-award grants administration processes
Ability to manage complex budgets and perform financial analysis
Knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance) and sponsor requirements
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and research administration systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave days per year
18 sick days per year
Range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

grants administrationfinancial managementbudget managementfinancial analysisreporting toolsfinancial oversightprogrammatic reporting

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skills