Grants Administrator I

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Compliance/Grants Management Director, the employee will be responsible for providing administrative, financial and technical direction to faculty and staff applying or interested in applying for external grants as well as enforcing and complying with all sponsor and University policies and procedures applicable to managing federal and non-federal sponsored awards.

• Identify potential grant funding opportunities and disseminate information to staff timely as well coordinate the proposal planning process. Coordinates receipt of awards and supporting documentation, maintains proposal records and prepares reports for management as it relates to external funding.
• Monitors sponsored award expenditures to ensure expenses are properly charged and reimbursed, according to award terms and conditions and within budget limits and timelines. Manages oversight of subrecipients, including ongoing monitoring of spending and of special terms and conditions.
• Prepare monthly reports on the funded grant status. Serves as primary liaison with funding agencies; negotiates final grant and contract terms in consultation with appropriate agency authorities;
  Preparing financial projection reports to analyze spending trends. Communicating with PIs about budget projections. Reviewing and approving payments, including vendor invoices, individual reimbursements.
• Reviews current and pending legislative changes to stay current on federal research and compliance requirements. Attends training, meetings, workshops and conferences to stay abreast of current financial developments. Assists in developing and presenting information at workshops and trainings. Conducts training and workshops on financial and budgetary matters.
• Composes correspondence in response to general inquiries. Produces reports, mailings, correspondence or other written materials.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the Land-Grant University System and history, philosophy, organization and objects of Research & Extension. They must have a willingness to adapt to frequent changes in environment, people and processes. They must possess a working knowledge of research compliance policies and federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance and USDA-NIFA Policy Guide. The individual must also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as have the ability to prioritize across responsibilities and manage varied commitments along with deadlines.

The individual must have knowledge of agency policies and regulations which pertain to contractual and grant activities and the ability to review and assess complex grants and contracts.

The requirement for the position includes having bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration or related field and experience in contracts and grant administration activities. The preferred requirement is a master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in oversight of contract and grant administration activities including both federal and non-federal awards.

The individual is expected to be self-directed, possess the ability to use a high degree of judgement, work independently with minimal supervision and handle complex confidential information. Must be able to relate to culturally diverse employees and their constituents. A valid driver's license and daily access to an operable vehicle which meets the SC Department of Highways and Public Safety Road laws and regulations are required.

The individual is expected to be self-directed, possess the ability to use a high degree of judgement, work independently with minimal supervision and handle complex confidential information. Must be able to relate to culturally diverse employees and their constituents. A valid driver's license and daily access to an operable vehicle which meets the SC Department of Highways and Public Safety Road laws and regulations are required.

Salary commensurate with experience.