Senior Post Award Admin

Job Details

Senior Post Award Admin

Department: CEC College of Engineering and Computing

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

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.

Advertised Job Summary

The Senior Post Award Administrator provide post-award grant management within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC), including monitoring financial activities to ensure compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Uses analytical skills to reconcile assigned accounts. Serve as a resource for all faculty within assigned department(s). Support Grants Administrators and ensure appropriate and consistent application of standardized processes and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education or research-intensive university environment.
• Experience administering federal awards (e.g., NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE).
• Professional certification such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or equivalent.
• Actively involved in professional development organizations related to the research administration field.
• Examples of these include NCURA, SRA, NORDP, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance.
• Strong analytical, 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 Close Date: 07/10/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume’ and list of contacts. 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 July 10, 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