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Grants Compliance Administrator
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Banner Position Number R10772 Position Title Grants Compliance Administrator Classification Title MURC-Finance Specialist, Other Department MURC – Financial Compliance – RC1518
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Compliance Administrator in the MURC Post Award department is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and internal regulations governing externally funded awards. This role supports the post-award lifecycle by monitoring financial and administrative activities, interpreting regulations, and collaborating with principal investigators (PIs), departmental staff, and central offices to ensure proper stewardship of sponsored funds.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor post-award activities to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and applicable regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, agency-specific requirements, and MURC policy).
* Review and approve transactions related to sponsored projects, including expenditures, cost transfers, and budget modifications.
* Monitoring budgets to ensure the grant/contact is spent in accordance with the agency approved budget.
* Interpret sponsor terms and conditions and provide guidance to faculty and staff on post-award compliance matters.
* Identify compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Finance, Pre Award, and other MURC offices.
* Stay current with evolving regulations and best practices in research administration.
Key
Competencies:
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Regulatory knowledge and interpretation
* Critical thinking and judgment
* Collaboration and customer service orientation
* Time management and organizational skills
This position is a hybrid position. Part remote and part onsite.
Location MURC – Marshall University Research Corporation Salary Range 45,000 – 60,000 – Commensurate with experience and institutional guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
Experience
* 3-5 years of experience in research administration, grants management, or compliance, preferably in a higher education or research environment.
* Knowledge of federal regulations related to sponsored programs (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
* Knowledge of federal regulations related to sponsored programs (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Preferred Qualifications
Education Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MR0858 Open Date 03/27/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Describe your prior experiences related to the duties of this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with post-award administration in sponsored programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field?
* Yes
* No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
* Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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Huntington, WV 25755
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Title: Grants Compliance Administrator
Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington, USA
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