Grant Project Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); In loco; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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The State of South Carolina, through the University of South Carolina system, seeks a Grant Project Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and monitor grant-funded activities across campuses in Columbia and beyond.

You will manage budgets, hiring actions, and records; prepare paperwork for new faculty hires; serve as liaison to college and university units; and guide student workers while ensuring deliverables and compliance.

Competenze

• Experience in project coordination and grant-support processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong grammar.
• Must be well organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent software.

Mansioni

• Plan and implement project activities.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, students, guests, and campus partners.
• Manage grant budgets, hiring actions, and records per requirements.
• Prepare paperwork and orientation materials for new faculty hires.
• Serve as the primary liaison to College and University units.
• Maintain program records and evaluation materials.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to student workers supporting the project.

Conoscenze

Project coordination

Event planning

Recordkeeping

Communication

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

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Grant Project Coordinator

Department: CAS History Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: 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

This position exercises sound judgment in planning and implementing project activities; communicating with faculty, staff, students, guests, and campus partners; managing grant-related budgets, hiring actions, and records in accordance with approved grant and University requirements; and monitoring project progress toward required deliverables. The Project Coordinator prepares paperwork and orientation materials for new faculty hires; serves as the primary liaison to College and University units; maintains program records and evaluation materials; and provides day-to-day guidance to student workers supporting the project.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of project coordination, event planning, budget administration, recordkeeping, and grant-support processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong vocabulary, spelling and grammar skills.
• Must be well organized.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Great Books programs and Founding Documents of American government.

Job Close Date

11/25/2026

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-4af92251caed4477aeb0df45ed195720