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Description & Details:
Grant & Contract Accounting, as a component of the NDSU Finance & Administration division, is committed to providing high quality financial services in the post-award process for sponsored programs. Responsibilities of the Director include:
Advertised Salary: Commensurate based upon experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicant Materials Required: Resume, cover letter, and names and contact information for three references.
Benefits:
NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
Description & Details:
Grant & Contract Accounting, as a component of the NDSU Finance & Administration division, is committed to providing high quality financial services in the post-award process for sponsored programs. Responsibilities of the Director include:
- Lead, manage, and provide strategic direction for the department.
- Oversee the post-award process of the grants and contracts portfolio including the award review and setup, financial management of awards, monitoring administrative requirements, monitoring of subaward recipients, and reporting and closeout of awards.
- Ensure university compliance with all agency and federal regulations on grants and contracts.
- Direct the use of software systems to assure efficient use in the management of grant and contract post award functions.
- Analyze current administrative practices to develop and implement more effective and efficient procedures to enhance delivery of services.
- Oversee fiscal year-end processes including the preparation of information for the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
- Serve as the primary contact for the external federal single audit and other grant and contract audits.
Advertised Salary: Commensurate based upon experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with one of the following;
- Accounting, or
- Business with an emphasis or minor in accounting, or
- Business or related degree with 5-years' experience in an accounting setting
- Higher Education experience or grant auditing experience if no direct grant experience
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
- In depth experience and aptitude in the use of financial software and Excel.
- Possess organizational and leadership skills with the capability to work with and motivate others.
- Demonstrated skill in querying data, analyzing, and problem solving to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- At least one year of experience in supervising or leading a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years' experience working in a higher education setting
- 2 years direct grant and contract experience
- Experience related to working with compliance and audit
- Strong technical knowledge in Federal OMB Regulations.
Applicant Materials Required: Resume, cover letter, and names and contact information for three references.
Benefits:
NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
