"Grant Business Services Specialist"

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position serves as the primary Administrative Support Specialist for all federal and state grants and contracts, PIFA, and ongoing research funds in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Responsibilities include: Financial management (reporting, reconciliation of funds, data entry, budget revisions/justifications, assumption of risk forms, cost share tracking, release time tracking) Purchasing (uses 49er Mart and Purchasing Card to secure all equipment (capital and non) and supply purchases, receiving, vendor setup, equipment contracts) Travel (Grant, PIFA, and ongoing research related travel for faculty and students), Employment contracts (responsible for all hiring and personnel related items for faculty (summer salary, special pays), student employment pertaining to grants), and postdoctoral researchers.

Serves as a backup for state fund business operations.

Minimum Experience / Education:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience with accounting and financial management preferred.
• Knowledge of Banner, 49er Mart, Niner Research, Concur, Malibu, and other similar University systems is desirable.
• Professional experience managing and reconciling federal and state grants and contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with very careful attention to detail and deadlines is essential.

Posted: 15-Jan-26

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Categories: Other Staff/Administrative, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 65674

Position Number: 001796

Department: College of Engineering (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12