Grants Administrator

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00754PO24 Job Family Business Operations Job Function Grants Administration USC Market Title Grants Administrator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132307 Job Level P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Grants Administrator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Education Department CED REM Center State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $54,165 Advertised Salary Range $54,165 - Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Grants Administrator manages fiscal operations for the Research, Evaluation, and Measurement Center (REM Center) in the College of Education. The REM Center has approximately 25 accounts with an annual budget of about $2 million.

The position analyzes financial information and prepares timely reconciliation across all accounts for the REM Cener. Using analytical skills, the position advises PIs on matters concerning scheduling of resources to ensure timely and on budget completion. The Grants Administrator processes and monitors grant-related and personnel expenses for the REM Center and provides general office support.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

None

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer at least 3 years of experience in contracts and grant administration activities. Experience with management of contracts and grant budgets in institutions of higher education.

Experience with USC financial and grants management systems. GRANT certification or other research administration credential. Advanced spreadsheet management, such as Microsoft Excel, and advanced word processing skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities. Excellent organization and time management skills.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to compose concise and grammatically correct general and fiscal correspondence. Ability to work with a diverse group of people. Must have strong organizational skills and be able to set appropriate priorities when handling multiple tasks.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Fiscal Planning and Monitoring: Develops projections of budgetary expenditures across multiple accounts for the Research, Evaluation, and Measurement Center (REM Center). Prepares reports and planning tools to assist faculty in post-award planning of expenditures on multiple project accounts and advises faculty on alterative spending plans.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50 Job Duty

Processing Grant-Related Expenditures: Processes all REM Center forms and expenditures related to procurement, services, and travel. Initiates, prepares, and submits grant-related paperwork through University systems.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Processing Human Resources Expenditures: Processes all faculty, staff, student, and temporary employee human resources and payroll documents for the REM Center. Compiles time and effort reports twice per year.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Budget Development and Other Fiscal Support: Provides pre-award support, processes award modifications, and responds to requests for financial information from faculty PIs.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

General Office Support: Performs general office support duties such as electronic filing, receiving guests, monitoring office equipment, and submitting requests for facilities and technology support. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 09/23/2024 Job Close Date 11/07/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special 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 November 7, 2024.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Other Supporting Documents