Director of Post-Award Administration

California State University, Fresno Association, Inc. is seeking a Director of Post-Award Administration for Foundation Financial Services (Job Announcement 26-807). This full-time, benefited position has the primary responsibility to ensure that all grants, contracts, and sponsored programs are administered effectively and efficiently.

The Director leads the post-award function ensuring overall compliance and coordination with University, Foundation, and sponsoring program policies, procedures, and guidelines. The Director is responsible for all administrative and operational functions from set up through close-out, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, compliance oversight, and coordinating all internal and external audit efforts.

Essential Job Functions:
- Provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of staff and functions related to post-award aspects of all grants and contracts
- Manages all functions within sponsored programs from set up through close-out, including invoicing, accounts receivable, financial project reporting, effort reporting, close-outs, and project budgeting
- Serves as final post-award liaison between the project and the sponsoring agency when necessary
- Provides leadership, supervision, and training to post-award team, including hiring, training, developing, and evaluating staff
- Provides expert advice and counsel to research administrators, faculty, and sponsor partners on research administration matters
- Manages audits related to sponsored programs, coordinating with sponsor representatives on all internal and external audits
- Continuously evaluates and recommends updates to Foundation policies, procedures, and processes
- Works closely with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs pre-award to ensure seamless transition
- Maintains compliance with Uniform Guidance, sponsor guidelines, and University and Auxiliary policies and procedures

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or related area required
- Five (5) or more years of experience in research/post-award administration or contract administration preferred
- Three (3) or more years of experience in managing and supervising professional level staff
- Extensive knowledge of regulations related to grants and contracts administration, including OMB circulars A-133, A-110, A-21, FAR, and major federal funding agency guidelines
- Exceptional written and verbal skills, including proven presentation and negotiation skills
- Expert computer skills, including experience with grant and contract administration systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations

Compensation:
$95,000 - $110,000 annually ($7,916.67 - $9,166.67 per month)
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, CalPERS retirement, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.

Application review begins June 30, 2026. Position open until filled.