Grants Administrator I

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a Senior Grants Administrator to provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award administration within the Arnold School of Public Health. You will advise departments, assist with sponsor requirements, and develop training materials for sponsored projects.

You will collaborate with principal investigators, central offices, and sponsors to ensure proposals and awards are accurate, compliant, and timely across ASPH units.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, initiative, and confidentiality when handling complex administrative and financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-award services and sponsorship compliance for faculty and departments.
• Advise departments on sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Support post-award financial administration and ensuring accurate accounting practices.
• Identify external funding opportunities and develop training resources related to sponsored projects.
• Serve as a grants administration resource for multiple ASPH units to ensure timely, compliant proposals and awards.

Skills

USC policies & procedures

Administrative coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Certified Research Administrator

Tools

USCeRA

PeopleSoft Finance

HCM

Job description

Senior Grants Administrator Department: ASPH Office of Research Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Research Administrator, knowledge of USC policies and procedures, proficiency with USCeRA, Peoplesoft Finance, and HCM.

Job Close Date09/14/2026

EEO StatementThe 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.

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