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Grants Administrator
Open until 01/10/2026.
Job Summary The Grant Administrator is responsible for providing pre‑award and post‑award grant management to assigned department(s) within the College of Information and Communications and the School of Law. The role monitors financial activities of grants to ensure compliance with sponsoring agency regulations and applicable USC/state/federal regulations. Uses analytical skills to reconcile assigned accounts and serves as a resource for faculty within assigned department(s).
Minimum Required Education & Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with university software (Accounting Intranet, PeopleSoft, Banner).
Knowledge of University’s Policies and Procedures.
Related experience in higher education environment preferred.
Experience in grants administration and/or accounting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to analyze financial data, records and reports.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with faculty, students and staff of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential financial matters.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Trained or willing to be trained in USC’s Gamecock Research Administrators Network Training.
Job Duties / Responsibilities Identify grant opportunities (10% of time)
Searches for external funding opportunities.
Learns faculty areas of interest and common funding agencies.
Serve as faculty liaison with USC departments (10%)
Coordinates with SAM office and Grants & Funds Management on pre‑and‑post award compliance.
Monitors subcontracts and cost share.
Coordinates with other departments on shared grant opportunities.
Pre‑award grant budget and proposal (25%)
Provides faculty and students with pre‑award grant proposal assistance.
Works closely with research administration consultant facilitating pre‑award activity by creating timelines and checklists for proposals to ensure timely and accurate submission, budget and justification development, sub‑award coordination, and proposal processing through USCERA and other sponsor submission portals (grants.gov, research.gov, etc.).
Communicates with outside entities regarding sub‑award inclusion in proposals.
Reviews and approves internal and external proposals, including cost share when applicable, and ensures accuracy of the budget for the proposed project.
Post‑award grant financial support (30%)
Coordinates and collaborates with PIs on new awards to ensure proactive administration of sponsored projects; including reviewing budgets for accuracy; ensuring payroll allocations and cost transfers are made promptly; reviewing cost share commitments and budgets, as necessary, etc.
Manages a portfolio of sponsored awards and serves as liaison between unit/PIs, SAMand GFM for grants administration.
Provides bi‑monthly financial reports of research accounts to principal investigators.
Assists with post‑award tasks, including budget projections, extensions, and close‑out.
Ensures compliance with all relevant, federal, state and University regulations and policies, including OMB Uniform Guidance, by monitoring and evaluating grant and contract activities.
Monitors cost share budgets and expenditures to ensure cost share commitments are met in a timely manner.
Faculty training and compliance (15%)
Trains new faculty and students on USC sponsored award processes and software such as USCERA.
Maintains/obtains necessary training and knowledge related to all aspects of the pre‑award system through webinar and conference attendance.
Communicates institutional and sponsor policies and procedures as appropriate to ensure compliance and proactively keep departments and individuals apprised of changes in policies and regulations of federal and non‑federal grantor agencies.
Works with departments and PIs on campus to achieve compliance.
Assists with trainings as needed.
Administrative Support
Works closely with the HR Manager and Business Manager to confirm grant related charges.
Completes monthly F&A transfers and time and effort reports.
Processes JE’s, JV’s and Apex to correct incorrect or inappropriate charges related to external grants
Monitors year end grant budgets and request carry‑forward funds.
Prepares fiscal reports and analyses, as requested, for externally funded projects.
Essential Function Yes
Salary Advertised salary: $59,581.00 – $69,500.00 for a full‑time (37.5 hours/week) position.
Work Schedule Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (with one hour lunch), flexible schedule as needed.
Benefits University of South Carolina offers a benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, dependent scholarships, annual leave, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Apply Applications will be accepted until January 10, 2026. Submit your application via the University of South Carolina job portal.
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Job Summary The Grant Administrator is responsible for providing pre‑award and post‑award grant management to assigned department(s) within the College of Information and Communications and the School of Law. The role monitors financial activities of grants to ensure compliance with sponsoring agency regulations and applicable USC/state/federal regulations. Uses analytical skills to reconcile assigned accounts and serves as a resource for faculty within assigned department(s).
Minimum Required Education & Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with university software (Accounting Intranet, PeopleSoft, Banner).
Knowledge of University’s Policies and Procedures.
Related experience in higher education environment preferred.
Experience in grants administration and/or accounting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to analyze financial data, records and reports.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with faculty, students and staff of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential financial matters.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Trained or willing to be trained in USC’s Gamecock Research Administrators Network Training.
Job Duties / Responsibilities Identify grant opportunities (10% of time)
Searches for external funding opportunities.
Learns faculty areas of interest and common funding agencies.
Serve as faculty liaison with USC departments (10%)
Coordinates with SAM office and Grants & Funds Management on pre‑and‑post award compliance.
Monitors subcontracts and cost share.
Coordinates with other departments on shared grant opportunities.
Pre‑award grant budget and proposal (25%)
Provides faculty and students with pre‑award grant proposal assistance.
Works closely with research administration consultant facilitating pre‑award activity by creating timelines and checklists for proposals to ensure timely and accurate submission, budget and justification development, sub‑award coordination, and proposal processing through USCERA and other sponsor submission portals (grants.gov, research.gov, etc.).
Communicates with outside entities regarding sub‑award inclusion in proposals.
Reviews and approves internal and external proposals, including cost share when applicable, and ensures accuracy of the budget for the proposed project.
Post‑award grant financial support (30%)
Coordinates and collaborates with PIs on new awards to ensure proactive administration of sponsored projects; including reviewing budgets for accuracy; ensuring payroll allocations and cost transfers are made promptly; reviewing cost share commitments and budgets, as necessary, etc.
Manages a portfolio of sponsored awards and serves as liaison between unit/PIs, SAMand GFM for grants administration.
Provides bi‑monthly financial reports of research accounts to principal investigators.
Assists with post‑award tasks, including budget projections, extensions, and close‑out.
Ensures compliance with all relevant, federal, state and University regulations and policies, including OMB Uniform Guidance, by monitoring and evaluating grant and contract activities.
Monitors cost share budgets and expenditures to ensure cost share commitments are met in a timely manner.
Faculty training and compliance (15%)
Trains new faculty and students on USC sponsored award processes and software such as USCERA.
Maintains/obtains necessary training and knowledge related to all aspects of the pre‑award system through webinar and conference attendance.
Communicates institutional and sponsor policies and procedures as appropriate to ensure compliance and proactively keep departments and individuals apprised of changes in policies and regulations of federal and non‑federal grantor agencies.
Works with departments and PIs on campus to achieve compliance.
Assists with trainings as needed.
Administrative Support
Works closely with the HR Manager and Business Manager to confirm grant related charges.
Completes monthly F&A transfers and time and effort reports.
Processes JE’s, JV’s and Apex to correct incorrect or inappropriate charges related to external grants
Monitors year end grant budgets and request carry‑forward funds.
Prepares fiscal reports and analyses, as requested, for externally funded projects.
Essential Function Yes
Salary Advertised salary: $59,581.00 – $69,500.00 for a full‑time (37.5 hours/week) position.
Work Schedule Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (with one hour lunch), flexible schedule as needed.
Benefits University of South Carolina offers a benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, dependent scholarships, annual leave, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Apply Applications will be accepted until January 10, 2026. Submit your application via the University of South Carolina job portal.
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