Grant Program Manager - #T00444

This position is supported by external grant funding and is temporary in nature. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability and the duration of the project.

The Program Manager provides day-to-day administrative and operational support for a grant-funded project to ensure proper program functioning and compliance with university requirements and grant reporting deliverables. The position serves as the central point of coordination for communications, meetings, and internal and external visits, and is responsible for processing and tracking key program transactions including travel authorizations and reimbursements, purchasing, and student payroll.

The role applies knowledge of WCU policies, procedures, and information systems to maintain accurate records, support project personnel, and keep program activities operating smoothly throughout the life of the project.

This role offers a hybrid work location and some work-from-home flexibility will be permitted subject to all required approvals. Regular travel to Cullowhee is required, typically occurring once per week, and candidates should also expect frequent travel within North Carolina along with occasional out-of-state travel to support the objectives of the grant.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. This position is supported by external grant funding and is temporary in nature. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability and the duration of the project.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.

Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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