Post-award administrators are responsible for managing the financial and administrative aspects of sponsored projects after an award has been granted. They ensure compliance with sponsor terms, institutional policies, and applicable regulations. Key duties typically include setting up project accounts, monitoring budgets and expenditures, preparing financial reports and invoices, coordinating effort reporting, processing award modifications, and assisting with closeout. Their role is critical to ensuring accountability, transparency, and the smooth administration of external funding throughout the project lifecycle.