Associate Director, Sponsored Programs

Posting Details

Position Summary Information

• Position Title: Associate Director, Sponsored Programs
• Position Type: Full Time, Regular
• Annual Schedule: 12 months
• Expected Work Schedule: Standard
• Anticipated Days: Monday - Friday
• Anticipated Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime
• Anticipated Hours per Week: 40
• Work Location: A-B Tech Main Campus

Job Description Summary The Associate Director of Sponsored Programs reports directly to the Director of Sponsored Programs and works closely with members of the Foundation team. This role is responsible for post-award administration of awarded grants and contracts through close-out.

Duties

1. Serves as the primary point of contact for principal investigators (PIs) and project directors (PDs) for post-award support and administration. Leads and coordinates the post-award support team and post-award functions, including grant kick-off meetings, to ensure all project stakeholders clearly understand the scope of work, terms and conditions, budget requirements, roles and responsibilities, reporting expectations, and compliance obligations at the start of each funded project. Provides effective day-to-day management of all college grant-funded projects, including monitoring deliverables, tracking budgets, overseeing evaluation activities, providing training, generating compliance reports, technical assistance, and assisting grant project personnel with workload needs as appropriate.
2. Ensures that all financial and procurement activities on sponsored programs are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations. Ensures grant documentation is accurate, accessible, and stored in the Colleges grants management system. Coordinates the dissemination of contract terms, budget codes, and implementation procedures, and establishes monitoring and reporting protocols aligned with sponsor requirements.
3. Develops and reviews grant agreement contracts and makes recommendations to the Director of Sponsored Programs for signature and/or edits. Works with the Director of Sponsored Programs to develop and implement college policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, and communication systems to provide internal controls over award activities and expenditures to ensure compliance. Provides guidance during proposal development to ensure that proposed grant terms, budgets, and activities comply with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations. Reviews proposals for potential compliance risks and alignment with contractual obligations.
4. Researches and analyzes existing, emerging, and new legislation and regulatory requirements of various government funding agencies to ensure A-B Techs compliance with requirements governing grant-funded projects. Leads efforts to identify best practices as well as gaps and inefficiencies in A-B Techs grants administration to ensure a high standard across the organization.
5. Develops and maintains a Sponsored Programs SharePoint site to provide the campus community and stakeholders with centralized access to information about Sponsored Programs, including roles and responsibilities, key steps in the grant development process, resources, policies, procedures, and guidance to support effective grant management and compliance.
6. Conducts assessment and monitoring of partnership, subcontractor, and sub-recipient agreement goals, progress, and compliance. Leads the Colleges efforts in preparing for and responding to agency monitoring visits, external audits, or other cross-site evaluations requiring a review of project documentation and practices. Ensures on-time and accurate submission of grant reports. Develops and updates grant management and compliance reports to senior leadership.
7. Working with the Director of Sponsored Programs and the Executive Director of College Advancement, develops and maintains relationships within the A-B Tech community with external sponsors (both federal and non-federal) and with other key stakeholders as required. Represents and speaks on behalf of Sponsored Programs to internal and external audiences at meetings and events as required.
8. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
9. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements:

1. Bachelors degree.
2. Three years of full-time or equivalent experience in donor compliance and project management.
3. Experience working with humanitarian and development donors.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters degree.
2. Experience working in higher education.
3. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Application Selection Process: Read the following before submitting the Application.
• Technical Support Tips: Upload Required Documents.
• Transcript Requirements: When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications within the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
• PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE; INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT.
• Post-Hire Requirements: If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Transcripts outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
• PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech? A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the regions premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 71 degrees, 30 diplomas, 122 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family.

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture: R.I.S.E. A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone. This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more.

A-B Tech is looking for a person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary Posting Detail Information

• Review Date: Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration: 04/03/2026
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Keep Open Until Filled: Yes
• Salary or Hourly Pay Range: Salary is Non-Negotiable: $56,988 - $58,448

Total Compensation Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation. The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies, and fully funded life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave (up to 26 days per year)
• Sick Leave (12 days per year)
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus Civil Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment
• Personal observance leave (2 days)

Questions A-B Techs Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the homes life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family.

Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

1. How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

   • A-B Techs Current Employee
   • A-B Techs Former Employee
   • A-B Techs Job Board
   • A-B Techs Job vacancy via e-mail
   • A-B Techs Website
   • Family Member or friend
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Historically Hispanic Colleges and Universities
   • Indeed
   • Job Fair
   • Mountain Xpress
   • North Carolina Works
   • North Carolina Community College System Job Board
   • Other (Please provide specific details if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter NA. You must select one option to move forward with your application.)
   • Western North Carolina Human Resources Association

2. Open Ended Question: Applicant, it is important that you read the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not, you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The "Special Instructions to the Applicants" is located on this job announcement.

   • Did you read and understand the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" in its entirety? (Yes / No)

3. Before submitting your application, did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirement and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement? (Yes / No)

4. If an unofficial transcript is required for this position, it must be attached to your application, or otherwise your application will be disqualified.

   • Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application? (Yes / No)
   • Transcript is not required for this job

5. Minimum 1: Do you have a minimum of a Bachelors degree? (Yes / No)

6. Minimum 2: Do you have three years of full-time or equivalent experience in donor compliance and project management? (Yes / No)

7. Minimum 3: Do you have experience working with humanitarian and development donors? (Yes / No)

8. Preferred 1: Do you have a Masters degree? (Yes / No)

9. Preferred 2: Do you have experience working in higher education? (Yes / No)

10. Preferred 3: Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language? (Yes / No)

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Optional Documents:
• Other Document
• Veterans Preference (if applicable)
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 2