Job Details

Posting Number: RTF00127PO26

USC Market Title: Grants Administrator

Business Title (Internal Title): Jr Post Award Administrator

Campus: Columbia

Work County: Richland

College/Division: College of Engineering and Computing

Department: CEC College of Engineering and Computing

Anticipated Hiring Range: $52,526 - $70,000

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule may change to meet the needs of the college.

Type of Staff Position: Staff Time-Limited (STL)

Basis: 12 months

Advertised Job Summary

The Junior Post Award Administrator provides post-award grant administration support within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC). Working under the guidance of the Director of Post Award and Senior Post Award Administrators, this position assists with the day-to-day administrative management of sponsored awards, assisting with account maintenance, retroactive payroll processing, reporting, reconciliations, and grants management activities. This role is key in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting operations and strengthening internal controls.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 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

Experience with post-award grant administration or sponsored programs management. Familiarity with grant management systems, and sponsored project administration processes in higher education or research. Knowledge of federal sponsor regulations and compliance requirements preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and University policies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong customer service orientation and collaborative approach.

Job Duties

Support the MCEC Post Award team with day-to-day administrative activities (50%)
Responsible for a portfolio of sponsored awards within MCEC (35%)
Work closely with the Director of Post Award Services and other MCEC grants administrators to promote best practices (15%)