Overview
POSITION: Grants/Contracts Analyst I
STATUS: Full-time / Benefited / Hourly / Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: Analyst I = $30.43 – $35.64 per hour; pay commensurate with experience.
DEPARTMENT: Chico State Enterprises Sponsored Programs Department
LOCATION: This position will be eligible for partial telecommuting with the expectation to periodically report to the office as needed at 25/35 Main Street, Chico, CA.
RECRUITMENT ID: 429
RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The analyst position is responsible for the compliance and fiscal management of grants and contracts. This role requires the use of independent judgment and discretion while collaborating with faculty, project directors, funding agencies, and foundation/university personnel. Examples of duties include:
– Establishing and maintaining relationships with funding agencies; conducting negotiations regarding contract language, budget revisions and no-cost extensions.
– Working with faculty and other project personnel to ensure regulatory compliance, including the fiscal management of grants and contracts.
– Reviewing and interpreting funding documents.
– Interpreting and applying campus policies and procedures.
– Researching, interpreting and applying appropriate funding agency regulations and general federal requirements as required by each award.
– Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing fiscal reports.
– Securing documentation of cost share.
– Preparing and certifying invoices to sponsors.
– Securing and maintaining documentation for audits.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
– Requires three years of related work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the functions described above, including fiscal management.
– Experience with grants and contracts is highly desirable.
– A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
– Ability to work effectively with others both on and off the campus.
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
– Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and work effectively as part of a team.
– Knowledge of financial recordkeeping, basic accounting principles, and accounts payable/receivable.
– Proficient in automated accounting systems and various computer applications, with strong spreadsheet skills.
– Knowledge of governmental regulations related to grants and contracts is preferred.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required
for employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which
may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position.
BENEFITS:
Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, submit the following documents by April 24, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.
– Resume
BY DROP BOX: https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/99aa9ab5aa314b8ca2d80ce9f484f769
BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu
Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.