Posting DetailsPosting Summary
LogoPosting Number STA00664PO26
Job Family Business Operations
Job Function Proposal Development
USC Market Title Grants Proposal Administrator
Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/212045
Job Level P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Senior Grants Administrator
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Arnold School of Public Health
Department ASPH Office of Research
State Pay Range G11
USC Market Range MRJ - $78,441 $98,051 $117,662
Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of VacancyPart/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule - Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary The Senior Grants Administrator provides comprehensive research administration support to faculty, doctoral students, research staff, and academic leadership within the Arnold School of Public Health. The position is primarily responsible for managing complex pre-award activities, advising departments on sponsor and institutional requirements, supporting post-award financial administration, identifying external funding opportunities, and developing training resources related to sponsored projects.
The position serves as a grants administration resource for multiple ASPH units. The Senior Grants Administrator works closely with principal investigators, departmental administrators, central research administration offices, and external sponsors to ensure that proposals and awards are accurate, compliant, timely, and aligned with university and sponsor policies.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and 4 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other CredentialsPreferred Qualifications - Certified Research Administrator, knowledge of USC policies and procedures, proficiency with USCeRA, Peoplesoft Finance, and HCM.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Thorough knowledge of USC policies and procedures.
- Ability to coordinate administrative functions, maintain efficient business and accounting practices, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess strong analytical and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, initiative, and confidentiality when handling complex administrative and financial matters.
Job Duties
Job Duty Pre-Award Grant AdministrationManages the pre-award grant preparation, review, routing, and submission of grant applications for multiple ASPH units. Advises faculty and research staff on sponsor requirements, develops proposal budgets and supporting documents, enters applications into University and sponsor systems, and coordinates submissions with central research administration and external funding agencies.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 60%
Job Duty Post-Award Support and Account ReconciliationOversees post-award activities for ASPH units as needed. Monitors and reconciles sponsored project accounts, reviews expenditures for compliance, resolves financial discrepancies, and prepares monthly expense reports for active research awards as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20%
Job Duty Funding Opportunity ResearchIdentifies and communicates relevant grant, fellowship, and research funding opportunities to faculty, doctoral students, and research staff. Searches resources such as Grants.gov and sponsor websites, reviews eligibility and application requirements, and matches funding opportunities with research interests and program priorities.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10%
Job Duty Policy, Training, and Grant Administration SupportReviews and updates grant-related policies and procedures. Develops training materials, tutorials, guides, and resources for pre-award and post-award staff. Communicates procedural updates, support consistent grant administration practices, and performs other grant-related duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10%
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start DateJob Open Date 08/31/2026
Job Close Date 09/14/2026
Open Until Filled No
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 14, 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
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212646
