"Grant Administrator 1"

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Grant Administrator 1

Department
Research, Grants & Contracts

Compensation Title
Grant Administrator 1

Position Number
30028675

Position Status
Regular

Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule Mon-Fri, as approved by supervisor.

Hours per Week
19

Months per Year
12

Purpose of Position
This position provides assistance to faculty/staff and to Research, Grants & Contracts staff in the development and preparation of grant and contract proposals and awards from external funders. The Grant Administrator 1 will utilize electronic systems to conduct research in support of grant proposals.

The Grant Administrator 1 will also assist faculty/staff in developing proposals and budgets, submit proposals on behalf of faculty/staff at NKU, assist other staff in the RGC office with grant related tasks as needed to gain new knowledge, and participate in sponsored research initiatives and projects as assigned. This is an entry-level position.

Primary Responsibilities
Provides support to RGC office in reviewing proposals, submitting proposals, and researching available external funding opportunities. Review and confirm compliance requirements for proposals and awards. Assist in planning and executing grant workshops, seminars and other RGC signature events throughout the year.

Qualifications
Minimum bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience.

Must be computer literate with the ability and willingness to continuously learn new electronic software systems for the submittal and awarding of grant proposals.

All interested applicants must fill out an online staff application. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience
2 years

Salary
Minimum $19.04 per hour

Pay Grade
S68

Requisition Number
2026S2323

Job Open Date
02/05/2026

Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15445

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. References