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Advertised Job Summary
Under the direction of the Grants Administrator, the Grants Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the full lifecycle of sponsored projects, serving as a critical link between pre-award and post-award grant administration. This position collaborates closely with principal investigators, departmental leadership, central administrative offices, and external sponsors to facilitate proposal development and submission, coordinate award setup and implementation, monitor project activities, and ensure compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. The Grants Coordinator promotes the efficient management of sponsored programs by supporting seamless transitions from proposal development through award closeout, enhancing communication, and contributing to the successful stewardship of the department's research portfolio.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles as they relate to sponsored projects.
Skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, administrators, sponsors, and external partners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Abilities
- Interpret and apply sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial and research information.
- Work independently while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Learn and adapt to evolving sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and research administration systems.
- Support principal investigators and departmental leadership through proactive communication, planning, and administrative coordination.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation that support compliance, audits, and financial accountability.
Job Close Date 09/12/2026
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 September 12, 2026. 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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To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210416
