Grants Administrator II

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Administration (DOA) is seeking applicants for a Grant Administrator II (Working Title: State Grants Manager) within the Division for Women and Youth. This position serves as the State Grants Manager for Women and Youth and is responsible for the full coordination and administration of state-appropriated awards, including the Domestic Violence Center Fund, the Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Center Fund, and Marriage License and Divorce Filing Fee receipts. The State Grant Manager provides leadership for statewide grants administration, ensuring consistent, compliant, and timely management of awards across regions. The position supervises grants staff by supporting coordination, communication, and shared problem-solving across the grants administration team; facilitates alignment of internal processes; and, at the direction of division leadership and in collaboration with Grant Administrators, coordinates statewide training and guidance. The role supports effective grants management by monitoring implementation, identifying trends or gaps, and elevating recommendations to leadership regarding process improvements or system needs. The position also serves as the escalation point for complex fiscal, compliance, or grants management system issues. This position reports to the Deputy Director and works closely with Region Directors, fiscal staff, and other internal and external stakeholders to support the Division’s statutory mandates and statewide grant operation

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of state grants administration, including allowable costs, budget development, expenditure reporting, fiscal accountability, and compliance with applicable statutes, policies, and standards
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to grants staff, support workload coordination, and promote consistent grant administration practices
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues or trends, and contribute to solutions that support effective and compliant grant operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain grant requirements, develop clear guidance, and provide technical assistance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and effectively use grants management systems and Microsoft Office tools to support day-to-day operations
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Grant Administrator for Piedmont Region.
• Provide statewide leadership and coordination for the administration of state-appropriated awards, contracts, amendments, expenditure review, and payment processing.
• Supervise and support Grant Administrators throughout the lifecycle of state grants by fostering collaboration, sharing system updates and guidance (including EBS changes), convening team meetings to promote communication and alignment, and supporting timely issue resolution.
• In coordination with or at the request of division leadership, support the development and refinement of internal procedures, workflows, templates, and guidance, and elevate recommendations on behalf of the grants administration team regarding process improvements or identified gaps.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level