State of North Carolina
Grant Administrator
State of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Salary:
$41,655.00 - $72,897.00 Annually Location :
Wake County, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-11411 DCDEE 60089862 Department:
Dept of Health and Human Services Division:
Child Development Opening Date:
09/25/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
Grant Administrator I Position Number:
60089862 Salary Grade:
NC10
Description of Work This position is 100% federally funded.
Recruitment Range: $41,655 - 57,276
INTERNAL POSTING: ONLY PERMANENT FULL-TIME, PERMANENT PART-TIME, PROBATIONARY, TRAINEE, TEMPORARY, OR TIME-LIMITED
DHHS
EMPLOYEES OR LAYOFF CANDIDATES WITH THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ELIGIBLE FOR RIF
PIORITY
REEMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION AS DESCRIBED BY GENERAL STATUTE (GS) 126 MAY APPLY.
The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is seeking a Grants Administrator I to support the Budget Section in managing the financial aspects of state and federal grants. This position helps ensure that grant awards are properly tracked, obligations and expenditures are monitored, and financial reporting meets federal and state requirements.
The Grants Administrator I will work closely with the Contracts Unit and the DHHS Office of the Controller to align funding with contracts and amendments, create requisitions, and encumber funds in NC eProcurement. The role also assists with preparing reimbursement and invoice requests, managing purchase of service obligations, and maintaining accurate financial records for contracts.
This position is key to supporting fiscal leadership by providing accurate financial data, assisting with budget revisions and forecasts, and ensuring that DCDEE's grant resources are managed responsibly and in compliance with program, state, and federal guidelines. About NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management Preferences:
Experience in grant administration, contract financials, or compliance monitoring. Ability to review budgets, invoices, and financial reports for accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements. Familiarity with state financial systems (NCFS, NC eProcurement) or similar grant/financial management platforms. Proficiency in Excel and financial tracking tools for monitoring grant-funded contracts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. • Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
$41,655.00 - $72,897.00 Annually Location :
Wake County, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-11411 DCDEE 60089862 Department:
Dept of Health and Human Services Division:
Child Development Opening Date:
09/25/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
Grant Administrator I Position Number:
60089862 Salary Grade:
NC10
Description of Work This position is 100% federally funded.
Recruitment Range: $41,655 - 57,276
INTERNAL POSTING: ONLY PERMANENT FULL-TIME, PERMANENT PART-TIME, PROBATIONARY, TRAINEE, TEMPORARY, OR TIME-LIMITED
DHHS
EMPLOYEES OR LAYOFF CANDIDATES WITH THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ELIGIBLE FOR RIF
PIORITY
REEMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION AS DESCRIBED BY GENERAL STATUTE (GS) 126 MAY APPLY.
The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is seeking a Grants Administrator I to support the Budget Section in managing the financial aspects of state and federal grants. This position helps ensure that grant awards are properly tracked, obligations and expenditures are monitored, and financial reporting meets federal and state requirements.
The Grants Administrator I will work closely with the Contracts Unit and the DHHS Office of the Controller to align funding with contracts and amendments, create requisitions, and encumber funds in NC eProcurement. The role also assists with preparing reimbursement and invoice requests, managing purchase of service obligations, and maintaining accurate financial records for contracts.
This position is key to supporting fiscal leadership by providing accurate financial data, assisting with budget revisions and forecasts, and ensuring that DCDEE's grant resources are managed responsibly and in compliance with program, state, and federal guidelines. About NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management Preferences:
Experience in grant administration, contract financials, or compliance monitoring. Ability to review budgets, invoices, and financial reports for accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements. Familiarity with state financial systems (NCFS, NC eProcurement) or similar grant/financial management platforms. Proficiency in Excel and financial tracking tools for monitoring grant-funded contracts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. • Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.