Grant Administrator

We are looking for a Grant Administrator to lead grant operations for a community-focused university in Hayward, Wisconsin. This position oversees a broad portfolio of approximately 40 awards and ensures sound financial management, regulatory adherence, and efficient administrative coordination. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role plays a central part in supporting compliant and effective grant activity across the institution.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the day-to-day administration of a large portfolio of federal and government-funded grants from award setup through closeout.
• Monitor grant activity to ensure spending, documentation, and reporting align with sponsor requirements and institutional policies.
• Manage grant-related accounting tasks, including budget tracking, reconciliations, and financial oversight for assigned awards.
• Partner with internal departments to support grant planning, implementation, and ongoing operational needs.
• Prepare and review financial and administrative reports required by funding agencies and university leadership.
• Maintain compliance standards by interpreting award terms, identifying risks, and addressing issues before they affect funding.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Director of Finance on grant performance, status updates, and departmental priorities.• At least 2 years of experience in grant administration, grant accounting, or grant management.
• Hands-on experience working with federal grants and other government-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements, financial controls, and reporting practices related to sponsored funding.
• Ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of budgeting, account reconciliation, and financial oversight within a grant-funded environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Experience supporting or contributing to grant writing is preferred.