Posting DetailsPosition Information
Job Title Post-Award Services Manager
Position Number 500060
Vacancy Open to ECU Employees
Department AAH REDE Office of Research Admin
Department Homepage https://rede.ecu.edu/ora/
Advertising Department RESEARCH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Manager
Working Title Post-Award Services Manager
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $86,351 - $95,945
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Professional
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.
Research, Economic Development and Engagement (REDE), led by the Senior Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, provides strategic leadership for East Carolina University's research, innovation, economic development, and community engagement enterprise. REDE advances discovery, workforce development, and societal impact through research administration and development, industry engagement, technology transfer and commercialization, economic development initiatives, community-engaged partnerships, continuing education, and collaborations with federal agencies and national security partners. REDE also oversees research integrity, compliance, and responsible research practices.
Post-Award Services, part of the Office of Research Administration (ORA), advances the effective stewardship of sponsored projects through coordinated financial, administrative, and compliance support. The team oversees award setup, financial management, billing and revenue, and compliance monitoring; strengthening accountability, operational excellence, and institutional impact aligned with ECU's mission of public service and research integrity.
Primary Purpose of Position This Post-Award Services Manager (POSM) provides leadership and oversight for the fiscal administration and stewardship of sponsored project funds, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, UNC System policies, State of North Carolina laws and regulations, federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and other applicable compliance obligations.
The POSM will work collaboratively with ORA's Pre-Award Services, the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance, and other campus stakeholders to develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve post-award policies, procedures, and internal controls that promote regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, risk mitigation, audit readiness, and the responsible management of sponsored funds. The POSM is responsible for ensuring post-award operations are conducted in accordance with evolving regulatory requirements and institutional priorities while promoting consistent, effective, and customer-focused service delivery and the adoption of best practices across the University.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide leadership and director for the Post-Award services team (35%)
- Oversee Post-Award operational activities (25%)
- Create, coordinate, update and support training for Post-Award staff (20%)
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement (15%)
- Manage a limited sponsored project portfolio (5%)
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Master's degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or related fields and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, or relevant Bachelor's degree and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration. At least one year of supervisory experience managing a collaborative is required.
Demonstrated expertise in university research administration, including post-award management within a university or academic medical center environment, with strong knowledge of federal, state, industry, and foundation sponsor requirements and regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE, USDA).
In-depth understanding of Uniform Guidance, including cost principles, general accounting principles, and audit requirements for federal awards. Comprehensive knowledge of types of and differences in sponsor regulations including award administration requirements for federal, foundation, industry, and other external funding sources.
Intermediate proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - Certified Research Administrator (CRA or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire in this role.
- Ability to bridge technical compliance expertise with effective people and operational management by coaching and developing staff, establishing performance expectations, implementing standard operating procedures, monitoring workload and quality metrics, driving process improvements, and ensuring the consistent delivery of compliant, high-quality, service-oriented research administration services.
- Familiarity with sponsored project compliance requirements, data security and access, reporting, and sponsor engagement. Experience in a university setting, academic health center or school of medicine.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing electronic research administration systems (e.g., grants.gov and other sponsor award management platforms) and managing award tracking systems. Proven ability to lead or coordinate the work of research administration staff, develop and deliver training, and support a high-functioning service-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret policy, communicate effectively, and manage competing deadlines across multiple priorities.
Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit the required documents, as requested. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date 11/03/2026
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 11/09/2026
Initial Screening Begins 11/10/2026
Rank LevelQuick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98100
