"Director, Grants and Contracts"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Director, Grants and Contracts

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
Finance & Administration Department

Job Summary

The incumbent oversees the Office of Grants and Contracts and integrates its work with the other departments of the University. He/she monitors contracts and grants management operations to ensure high quality of contracts and grants administration and compliance with legal and donor requirements across programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of OMB’s Uniform Guidance (2CFR200) and Circular A-133
• Knowledge of non-and for-profit organizational legal requirements, policies and procedures
• Expertise with and knowledge of federal cost principles, administrative requirements and other applicable rules and regulations regarding implementation of federal awards
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly developed collaboration, management and leadership skills
• Strong logistical attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team with all levels of personnel
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff and delegate as needed to achieve objectives
• Ability to identify and analyze complex accounting/contract/grant information or problems in an objective manner and derive logical conclusions
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment and in maintaining security of confidential and sensitive information and materials
• Ability to negotiate research and research-related awards with federal, state and local government, and non-profit agencies

Essential Job Functions

• Provides institutional-level sponsored programs administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units
• Serves as an institutional liaison with extramural sponsors (e.g., Federal agencies, state/local government, marketing boards, and non-profit entities)
• Reviews, endorses and submits proposals
• Performs comprehensive analysis of a variety of awards, reviewing, negotiating and executing
• Advises faculty and departmental analysts regarding critical and/or sensitive sponsored programs issues
• Interprets a broad range of sponsor policies, government regulations and award terms and conditions
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other relevant field of study
• Five (5) years’ related experience

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Not Required

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S911

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
11/10/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents