The University of New Hampshire is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Grant and Contract Administrator II (GCA II) to support the administration and financial management of the New Hampshire Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative. This position plays an important role in supporting a significant, statewide effort to strengthen rural healthcare access, services, and sustainability. Working in partnership with project leadership, campus stakeholders, Sponsored Programs Administration, and Accounting and Financial Compliance, the GCA II will provide post-award financial oversight, budget monitoring, expenditure analysis, financial forecasting, and guidance on sponsor and institutional requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a commitment to proactive problem-solving, collaboration, and responsible stewardship of sponsored funding. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative while helping ensure effective, compliant, and successful management of its financial resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
Post-Award Grants Management
Interprets awards terms and conditions and reviews budgets with PI; coordinates establishment of project accounts for the grant and sub-awards (as applicable), including those associated with the RHT project and contract.
Working with the GCAIII, manages grants by monitoring award and sub-awards for compliance, analyzing monthly financial reports, communicating with PI regarding financial progress and coordinating activities at the end of the budget period.
Manages accounting records for all awards within their assigned portfolio, including RHT-related awards and contract funds.
Reconciles all assigned accounts against the General Ledger on a monthly basis.
Manages personnel and purchasing activities with the PI and applicable USNH offices; review and act as signatory (if designated by the PI) for budget summaries, budget adjustment forms, JVs, Travel Authorizations and Reimbursements, Invoices, Check Requests, Expense Reimbursements and Purchase Requisitions as necessary, including those related to the RHT project and contract.
Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles payroll distribution for faculty, graduate students, fellows and research staff on a bi-weekly basis and processes changes as needed.
Meets with PIs at least quarterly to provide updates on the financial status of their accounts and provide financial projections and recommendations to support the outcomes of their research, including the RHT project.
Acts as a liaison between PIs and SPA-AFC and other units within the institution to communicate and resolve any issues that arise concerning expenditures, including those associated with the RHT project and contract.
Manages effort report process to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
Responsible for budget development for progress reports to ensure research project outcomes are met, including RHT project deliverables.
Responsible for or to ensure submission of progress reports, program reviews and other activities related to the grant, including applicable RHT project and contract reporting requirements.
Working with SPA as appropriate, with providing just in time information or other agency requests such as budget revisions, compliance issues, etc., including requests related to the RHT project and contract.
Other Responsibilities
Serves as a financial resource to department staff and faculty to ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and university policies
Attends regular meetings, training sessions and professional development workshops/seminars to keep current on policies and procedures relevant to position responsibilities, as requested and approved by STAR
Directors policies and procedures and guidelines put out under the OMB circulars and Uniform Guidance.
Assist PI’s, program team leaders and others on the purchase of specialized (e.g. >$5,000) equipment, noting relevant…