Grants Administrator (2AA26)

State of South Carolina; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Telecommuting options

Job summary

Aiken Technical College is seeking a Grants Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of grants, including pre-award and post-award processes. The role coordinates applications, ensures compliance with funding requirements, and oversees financial and administrative aspects of grants.

The position requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and funding agencies to secure and manage grant objectives and funds, reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; business, personnel, grant-in-aid, or public administration work experience preferred.
• Three years of grant administration experience preferred; pre-award and post-award processes advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identifies grant opportunities, develops proposals, writes narratives, submits grants aligned with the college mission.
• Oversees compliance, monitors expenditures, and ensures grant activities comply with funding agency regulations.
• Serves as primary liaison with funding agencies and coordinates with internal departments for grant administration.

Skills

Grant administration

Proposal development

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Grants Administrator, reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation, is responsible for managing the lifecycle of grants, including grant writing, and pre-award and post-award processes. The Grant Administrator coordinates grant applications, ensures compliance with funding requirements, and oversees financial and administrative aspects of awarded grants. The Grants Administrator will work closely with faculty, staff, funding agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate the successful acquisition and management of grant objectives and funds.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Identifies potential grant opportunities, develops proposal strategies, documents relevant research, and writes narratives. Submits grants aligned with the College's strategic plan and mission and monitors grant budgets adhering to grant outcomes. Analyzes data to support grant proposals in evaluating program effectiveness. Coordinates with external and institutional stakeholders in the development of grants and ensures complete and competitive applications are submitted within the established guidelines and timelines.
• Provides oversight for the implementation and compliance of awarded grants. Monitors grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations and College policies and procedures. Ensures grant expenditures and activities are executed per the awarded grant.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between the College and funding agencies, ensuring clear and effective communication. Works collaboratively with internal departments to facilitate grant administration. Reports on grant progress and evaluates the effectiveness of grant programs.
• Develops, implements and evaluates annual and long-range grant funding plans that align with the College’s strategic plan. Identifies College projects for which funding is desired, develops strategies to obtain funding, and establishes timelines for project funding. Leads and supports special projects related to cross-departmental initiatives, as assigned.
• Develops and maintains a grant tracking system to monitor deadlines, renewals, and the status of grants and contracts. Maintains accurate records of all submitted proposals, funded projects, and related data and documentation. Serves on College committees and participates in statewide peer groups. Develops and delivers presentations for faculty, staff, and community partners. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and business, personnel, grant-in-aid, or public administration work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience in grant administration, including pre-award and post-award processes preferred. Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and private grant funding sources preferred.

Additional Comments

Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College. Any

requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address. Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.