Grants Accounting and Post-Award Administrator, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

External Applicant Instructions

• Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.
• Your contact information work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields you will need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the My Experience section you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Office Of Research and Sponsored Programs

Grants Accounting and Post-Award Administrator

Reporting to the Director of Grants Accounting the Grants Accounting and Post-Award Administrator (Professional Services Specialist 3 Administrative Services) is responsible for the financial administration of sponsored research projects ensuring compliance with federal state sponsor and institutional regulations. This position plays a critical role in post-award financial management including accounting reporting and monitoring of grants and contracts. The incumbent will be cross-trained in core post-award functions to provide comprehensive support and continuity within the post-award team in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree from an accredited college is required preferably in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field. A minimum of two years of experience in general account analysis and reconciliations in education higher education a non-profit or government as well as experience in preparing and analyzing a periodic budget/forecast to actual variance report is also required. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute the above-mentioned professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A Masters degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. Preferred qualifications include: a minimum of four years in grants/restricted accounting and reporting in education higher education a non-profit or government; knowledge of U.S. GAAP OMB Uniform Guidance DHHS Regulations and NJHHS guidelines; membership in professional associations such as the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) or the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI); and Professional certification such as CPA or CRA (Certified Research Administrator). Candidate must have proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications; the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining focus on accuracy and attention to detail; and be a team player with strong communication and writing skills.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a four (4) month Working Test Period.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jerseys Pay Transparency Law the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $64340.11 - $73256.59 (Steps 1-4). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

SAME Program Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ State as a Model Employer SAME Program your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your application materials by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the NJ SAME Program visit their website at: email: or call the Civil Service Commission at option 3. You may also contact Keans Recruiting Team at

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants Graduate Assistants Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites which may include but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act(Senate Bill No. 1730 P.L. 2011 Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position please refer to Section III.A. of ourReasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.

Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here:E-Verify.

Kean University New Jerseys first Urban Research University creates a world-class innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching learning global research and impactful public engagement.

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer