Program Administrator, Center for Transportation Research

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

. Administer a federal highway safety grant program in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, community organizations, colleges and universities, and commercial vendors .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering federal highway safety grant programs, including budgetary compliance and grant management processes. Possesses strong communication, organizational, and managerial skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.

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Grant ManagementBudgetary ComplianceProject SupervisionMicrosoft Office ProficiencyHighway Safety Program Administration

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Hard Skills

Grant Application ReviewBudget AnalysisCompliance AuditingReport Submission ManagementIndependent Analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational AbilitiesInterpersonal SkillsManagerial Abilities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Federal Highway SafetyGrant Program AdministrationCommunity OrganizationsLaw Enforcement CollaborationTennessee Driver's License

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer a federal highway safety grant program in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, community organizations, colleges and universities, and commercial vendors
Teach sub-grantees grant management processes during annual grant orientation meetings
Supervise project directors and provide guidance and recommendations for report submissions
Manage federally funded highway safety projects
Conduct on-site visits and phone calls to audit grant program activities and procedures
Provide guidance and authorization regarding budgetary compliance of grant-funded expenditures
Conduct post-application reviews of goals, objectives, budget line items, and allowable costs
Review grant applications, contracts, quarterly reports, claims, and related documents for accuracy and compliance
Ensure the legality of grant adjustments
Represent the THSO at conferences and meetings as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Three to five years of work experience in a related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational abilities
Ability to conduct independent analyses
Effective interpersonal skills
Solid managerial abilities
Extensive organizational proficiency
Ability to work independently
Ability to work effectively with agencies from the local to the federal level
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software Products, including Excel
Valid Tennessee driver’s license
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship
Familiarity with current practices and procedures in highway safety program administration is desirable
Ability to interact well with colleagues and program stakeholders external to THSO and UT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time exempt status position
Renewable contract funding
Primarily work from home under the hybrid arrangement
Career development and coaching
Continued education
Extensive development and training possibilities
Work-life balance support