Executive Director Post Award Grant Operations

Morgan State University

$140K — $165K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required
  • At least 8 years of Grant Budgeting and Accounting experience
  • Knowledge of grant-specific regulations, including Uniform Guidance
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial management of grants
  • Ensure compliance with funding rules and regulations
  • Prepare financial reports and oversee grant closings
  • Monitor grant revenues and expenditures
  • Manage a team of grant accountants and business officers
  • Supervise monthly accounting close procedures and reconciliations
  • Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts for grant-funded programs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leadership role within finance and administration
  • Dual reporting structure allows for diverse oversight and collaboration
  • Engage with grant management in a higher education or non-profit context
  • Professional development opportunities in grant regulations and accounting practices
  • Stable work environment with a focus on compliance and financial integrity
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Executive Director Post Award Grant Operations

Division
Division of Finance & Administration

Department
Office Restricted Funds Accounting

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
Exempt

Salary Range
$140,000 - $165,000 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

The Executive Director for Post Award Grant Operations is responsible for overseeing the financial management of grants, ensuring compliance with funding rules, and providing financial oversight for grant-funded programs. Key duties include ensuring budgets and related forecasts are developed and maintained, monitoring grant revenues and expenditures, monitoring grant receivables, preparing financial reports, managing grant closings, managing grant accountants, and supervising monthly close procedures including reconciliations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and grant-specific regulations like Uniform Guidance.

Job Duties

The Executive Direct will oversee the Restricted Funds Accounting team as well as 3 Grant Business Officer's. This position will have a dual reporting structure to the AVP for Finance & Administration and the AVP for Research, with primary reporting and administration by the AVP for F&A.

Skills and qualifications.

  • Strong knowledge of budget and accounting principles, including grant budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting and reconciliation.
  • Familiarity with grant-specific regulations, including Uniform Guidance and other federal/state rules.
  • Proficiency with grants module, accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong team management skills.


Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related filed from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:
At least eight (8) years of Grant Budgeting and Accounting experience and public accounting experience is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:
  • Experience with higher education or non-profit highly desired.
  • High functioning knowledge of Excel and understanding financial reporting and grant management systems and processes.
  • CPA


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Additional training in GAS and GASB and Single Audit.
CPA preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01623

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
08/19/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
09/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please enter one professional and one personal reference in the References page of the application.

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