Assistant Post Award Grant Manager

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 52,100 - 72,276; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking an Assistant Post Award Grant Manager to oversee complex financial operations for sponsored research portfolios. You will audit expenditures, prepare critical reports, and provide advanced fiscal oversight as the right-hand to the Post-Award Grant Manager.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, with experience in higher education or nonprofit/federal environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field required; professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or commercial lending preferred.
• Master's degree in accounting or business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit monthly grant expenditures and ensure audit readiness across departments.
• Prepare reports for chairs, offices, sponsors, and administration.
• Advise PIs on balances, projections and corrections to ensure compliance.
• Prepare budget amendments, track cost share, review HR changes and salary payments from grants.

Skills

Audit & compliance

Budget management

Financial analysis

Fiscal management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Post Award Grant Manager

Full Time

JR-10218

JOB SUMMARY

Performs and/or coordinates complex professional duties in the creation and maintenance of accounting records, the verification and documentation of financial transactions or the preparation and management of agency budgets. Serves as the primary assistant and right-hand to the Post-Award Grant Manager, providing advanced fiscal oversight and high-level management of sponsored research portfolios. Monitors compliance of local, state, and federally funded sponsored projects. Works with College Business Managers and HR Liaisons on grant-related financial and personnel matters. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 15% - Audit and Compliance: Conducts monthly grant audits of expenditures and activities. Work proactively with departments to ensure files are audit-ready. Stays up to date on Federal, State, and University regulations concerning research-related issues. Communicates with Grants and Contracts Administration involving expenditures that require sponsor approval. Processes corrections for unallowable expenditures.
• 10% - Special Reports and Other: Prepares special reports for department chairs, the CBSHS Business Office, faculty, sponsors, and Grants & Contracts Administration related to expenditures, audit documentation, and cost share as requested. Performs monthly grant reconciliation. Performs other ad-hoc duties as requested as requested by the Grant Manager or college leadership.
• 40% - Budget Management: Serves as the right-hand to the Post-Award Grant Manager; assumes full operational coverage, decision-making authority, and task management for the team when the Grant Manager is out of the office. Advises Principal Investigators (PI) on current balances, expenditure projections, and corrections necessary for compliance. Prepares budget amendments and internal budget revisions. Sets up and tracks cost share commitments. Reviews HR changes and summer salary requests for personnel paid from grant funds to ensure fund availability. Monitors graduate assistant differential (GAD) payments. Collaborates with colleges business office & Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) to ensure budgeting & financial compliance.
• 35% - Fiscal Management: Prepares annual F&A (Facilities & Administrative) allocation for the Grant Manager's final review. Provides primary, high-level assistance to PI to successfully manage sponsored research grants from set up to closeout. Communicates as needed with PI, departmental personnel, college personnel, Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA), and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). Approves grant transactions. Resolves journal and payroll errors. Ensures project close out in a timely manner. Conducts meetings with assigned business centers to review projects on a regular basis. Facilitates with PI to submit no cost extension requests via GCA.

JOB CODE

AD25

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

Preferred Requirements

Master's degree in accounting or business related field.

1 to 3 years of post award experience in Higher Education or 3+ years of complex financial management/compliance experience within non-profit, federal, or healthcare research sectors.

Expected salary range for this position is $52,100 - $72,276.85.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 90% Recognize or inspect visually: 100% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 100% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 90%

WORKING CONDITIONS

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range

-

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

August 13, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.