Grants Support Specialist
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Job Description
- Coordinate with Principal Investigators (PIs), department staff, and the Office of Research Services (ORS) to manage and monitor grant and contract funds.
- Assist PIs with budget tracking, allowable cost determination, and compliance with Federal, State, and sponsor regulations.
- Prepare, process, and/or approve purchasing requisitions, grant-funded travel, and related financial transactions.
- Process hiring and personnel actions for all grant-funded positions, including faculty, postdocs, temps, and students, including Release Time Requests, summer salary actions, and other related payroll and employment actions.
- Provide timely financial updates, reports, and guidance to PIs, Department Chairs, and College leadership.
- Support grant closeout processes, technical reporting, and compliance documentation in coordination with ORS.
- Assist with budget modifications, carry-forward requests, and no-cost extensions.
- Identify, monitor, and enforce university policies related to fund transfers, hiring deadlines, and other grant management expectations.
- Manage the flow of budget and account documents and provide advice as needed to PIs, Lab Technicians, and RAs (Research Assistants), Department Chair(s), and the College Business Officer regarding the proper and timely submission of reports and requests.