Grant Project Lead: Coordination, Budgets & Records

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project coordination

Event planning

Recordkeeping

Communication

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.