GRANTS & CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

GRANTS & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
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Grants and Contracts Management

The Grants and Contracts Management Unit is responsible for the financial administration of all externally funded grants and contracts at Jackson State University. Our mission is to ensure the efficient, compliant, and transparent management of research and sponsored program funds, in alignment with institutional policies, federal regulations, and sponsor requirements.
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Key Responsibilities

Our unit provides comprehensive post-award financial administration, including:

  • Primary Point of Contact
    Serving as the liaison between JSU and funding agencies on all fiscal matters.

  • Post-Award Fiscal Support
    Assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) and Program Directors (PDs) in managing grant funds, ensuring budget alignment, and maintaining financial compliance.    Compliance & Policy Adherence – Ensuring all financial transactions adhere to university policies, federal regulations (OMB Uniform Guidance), and sponsor requirements.

  • Award Setup & Fiscal Review
    Establishing accounts for newly awarded grants and contracts following a detailed financial review of award documentation.

  • Budget Oversight & Expenditure Tracking
    Keeping PIs and PDs informed of program expenditures, encumbrances, and cost-sharing obligations.

  • Billing & Fiscal Reporting
    Submitting invoices and financial reports in a timely and accurate manner to funding agencies.

  • Indirect Cost Recovery
    Ensuring accurate tracking, validation, and recovery of indirect costs to support JSU’s research infrastructure.

  • Grant Closeout & Reconciliation
    Managing final financial reporting, expenditure reconciliation, and compliance verification to ensure proper grant closure.

At Grants and Contracts Management, we are committed to supporting JSU’s research enterprise by providing proactive financial oversight, training, and guidance to faculty and researchers. Our goal is to facilitate smooth post-award administration, allowing PIs and PDs to focus on advancing groundbreaking research while ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance.