Proj Spec / Grant Administrator

Description

State Title : Project Specialist

Bargaining Unit : Grant

Employment Type : 35 hours per week / Full-time

Salary Range : $66,000 - $73,000

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13 : 1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview :

The Grant Administrator / Project Specialist supports the Schools of Science and Engineering with their grant activity. This position will assist faculty and staff with managing their awards, processing requisitions, creating purchase orders, preparing financial reporting, entering travel, and other tasks in support of grant activity.

Responsibilities :

• Build relationships with school faculty, provide customer services and act as a point of contact for the School of Engineering's pre- and post-award needs as well as the School of Science's post-award needs.
• Financial Reporting - Help to create progress reports as required by regional, federal, state, and private funding agencies. Produce accurate financial reports.
• Support Faculty with post-award needs such as processing hiring requisitions and invoices, completing forms, and provide guidance. Work with offices across campus such as Finance and Business Services, Human Resources and others to contain information and ensure best practices.
• Proposal Development and Submission - Work with school of Engineering faculty to develop and improve grant proposals and assist with budgeting. Work with the staff of the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research to pull institutional information and complete required proposal forms.
• Financial Reconciliation - reconcile grant accounts for assigned schools on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of records, timely reporting, and compliance.
• Proposal / Award Compliance - Ensure compliance with institutional as well as funder guidelines and policies. Ensure that all institutional rates are applied to proposals as required. Work with school faculty and staff to build understanding of compliance-related requirements. Provide training as needed.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation : Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu .

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including :

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our  Health Benefits Plans and Programs  page to learn more!

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.

Primary Location : Green Hall - Grants & Sponsored Research

Work Locations :

Green Hall - Grants & Sponsored Research (Green Hall - Grants & Sponsored Research)

2000 Pennington Rd

Ewing Township, 08628

Job : Grant

Organization : The College of New Jersey

Job Posting : Oct 9, 2025, 10 : 40 : 37 AM