Grants Administrator II at InsideHigherEd

Logo:Posting Number:STA00900PO25Job Family:Business OperationsJob Function:Sponsored Awards Management (SAM)USC Market Title:Sponsored Awards Management AdministratorLink to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138277Job Level:P2 - ProfessionalBusiness Title (Internal Title):Grants Administrator IICampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:Office of ResearchDepartment:OOR Sponsored Awards ManagementState Pay Band:7Approved Starting Salary:$59,581Advertised Salary Range:$59,581 - $89,371Location of Vacancy:Columbia, SCPart/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Work Schedule:Standard schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in support of office needs.Basis :12 monthsJob Search Category:OtherAbout University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Veterans' Preference Statement:The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.Advertised Job Summary:This position is responsible for providing institutional-level sponsored programs administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units, including acting as an institutional liaison with extramural sponsors.Job Related Minimum Required Education and 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.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Comprehensive understanding of federal grant/contract regulations and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, members of work team, and sponsoring agency personnel. Must be computer literate and able to use electronic research administration systems. Analytical and problem-solving, skills, including experience researching and analyzing complex information (e.g. federal regulatory guidance) to identify valid solutions and recommend courses of action. Ability to work independently in a team environment, exercise sound judgement, be flexible and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines. Strong knowledge of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office products as well as Adobe and other web-based applications. Demonstrated excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and problem solving skills.Job Duty:Possess extensive and expert knowledge of applicable administrative regulations, and policies affecting grants and contracts from a wide range of sponsors, including federal, state, and private. Provides training and non-supervisory guidance to grant coordinator and grant administrator I staff. Ensures the appropriate flow-down terms and conditions are included in final sub-award documentsEssential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:Provide guidance to principal investigators, project directors, business managers, and administrative staff regarding the development and preparation of proposals (Pre-award), as well as issues items related to post-award, budgetary and administrative issues and actions. Oversees compliance with USC policies related to sponsored projects and ensures that sponsor requirements involving human subjects, animal use, conflict of interest, export control, post award amendments, etc. are properly addressed.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:30Job Duty:Acting as the institution’s authorized representative, independently negotiates grant and contract terms and accept awards on behalf of the university. Confers with appropriate USC offices on issues related to award negotiations. Reviews proposed award terms for acceptability and develops alternative language where USC interest and/or policy conflict with the same.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:Independently reviews, approves and submits proposals and funding applications to a variety of agencies and organizations. Ensures that submitted proposals are compliant with sponsor, USC, state and federal policies, guidelines and regulations. Oversees compliance with USC and sponsor policies and practices related to proposal information submitted to internal and external sponsored project systems.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Serve as liaison between funding agency staff, university administrators, and researchers. Interacts with a variety of campus and system wide administrative offices to facilitate the administration of sponsored programs.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:NoHazardous weather category:Non-EssentialNumber of Vacancies:1Job Open Date:11/11/2025Job Close Date:12/26/2025Open Until Filled:NoSpecial Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by December 26, 2025. Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197795EEO 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.