Grants Coordinator

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00568PO26

Business Operations

Grants Administration

Grants Administrator

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P1 - Professional

Grants Coordinator

Columbia

Richland

Arnold School of Public Health

ASPH Exercise Science

G09

MRF - $52,526 $ 65,658 $ 78,789

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Full Time

37.5

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

12 months

Fiscal Accounting

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles as they relate to sponsored projects.

• 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.

• 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…