"Project Administrator - Health Resource & Service Administrator"

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Grant Project Administrator – College of Health Sciences

Gardner-Webb University is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Grant Project Administrator to manage the administrative and operational components of grants within the College of Health Sciences, including regional, state, and federally funded awards. The Project Administrator will play a key role in coordinating grant activities, supporting program operations, and ensuring compliance with regional, state, federal, and institutional requirements. The Grant Project Administrator will report to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.

This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2029.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the grant activities, ensuring adherence to all regulations and institutional policies.
• Coordinate the Advisory Board, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and facilitating communication among members.
• Manage grant budgets, track expenditures, and prepare financial and progress reports for funding agencies and institutional leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to ensure compliance with all grant requirements.
• Act as the primary administrative liaison between the grant team, institutional offices, community partners, and funding agencies.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and monitor project timelines and deliverables.
• Assist with procurement processes, contracts, and vendor agreements in support of grant activities.
• Support data collection, reporting, and audits as required by funding agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with grant management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with grants or higher education programs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least two professional references with their submission. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Gardner-Webb University is a Christian university committed to helping individuals become more in faith, learning, and service. Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, GWU offers the benefits of a close-knit community with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and the greater Greenville-Spartanburg region.

Founded in 1905 and rooted in the Baptist tradition, the University now serves approximately 3,000 students across more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs. As a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional institution, Gardner-Webb is dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and meaningful service to others.

Our community reflects a shared commitment to One Webb, creating an environment where people support one another, pursue their purpose, and work together to make a lasting impact. GWU attracts students from across the nation and around the world and competes in NCAA Division I athletics with 22 teams and more than 500 student-athletes.