Grants Specialist

Grants Specialist

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time Grants Specialist in the Office of Post‑Award Grants Administration. The incumbent reports directly to the Post‑Award Grants Administration Manager. The Grants Specialist is primarily responsible for performing the accounting and financial reporting for the University’s grants and may also assist in a wide variety of accounting and financial projects.

The Office of Post‑Award Grants (PAG) was established to ensure compliance with the terms of various sponsored awards, including state and university regulations in the procurement of all supplies, equipment and services required by contract awards. The department also maintains revenue and expenditure records for federal, state, local and private foundation sponsored awards and prepares financial reports and statements for all external sponsored awards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with accounting experience who seeks complex and challenging accounting work. The successful candidate will be expected to work with diverse grant accounts, campus faculty members, and various campus departments in maintaining grant account expenditure and general ledgers.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience and Training: Three (3) years of accounting experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in accounting at a university, college, or other institution of higher education.
  • Experience reconciling bank account and credit card transactions.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and work within set deadlines.
  • Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Experience collaborating with different teams.

To begin the application process, select the Apply button and electronically submit the following documents by January 29, 2026
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• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current résumé.
• Names, titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references.

Inquiries may be sent to Kathy Moore, Search Committee Chair, at 860‑832‑2005 or Moore

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The Grants Specialist is compensated at the Administrator III salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement (starting salary: $69,669).

• Paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Medical, dental, and prescription plans.
• Group life insurance.
• Retirement and retiree health care.
• Tuition waiver for employees and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities.
• Deferred Retirement Contribution plans.
• Dependent Care Assistance.
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance plans.

Central Connecticut State University is an affirmative action employer and actively encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.