Grants Administrator – Sponsored Projects & Compliance

Clemson; Clemson, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC seeks a Grant Administrator to manage all aspects of sponsored projects within assigned units during the awards life cycle. You will provide high level financial service to faculty researchers and department staff and coordinate with central offices to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring budgets, cost sharing, and reporting; preparing reconciliations, audits, and budget workbooks; and supporting post-award changes while ensuring expenditures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field.
• Experience with grant-in-aid or sponsored research administration.
• Strong financial and analytical skills; ability to work with multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight for sponsored projects from setup to closeout.
• Monitor budgets, cost sharing, subawards, and compliance.
• Prepare reconciliations, budgets, and reports for PIs and sponsors.
• Coordinate with GCA, OSP, and departments; ensure allowability and correct postings.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Grant management

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Clemson University in Clemson, SC seeks a Grant Administrator to manage all aspects of sponsored projects within assigned units during the awards life cycle. You will provide high level financial service to faculty researchers and department staff and coordinate with central offices to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring budgets, cost sharing, and reporting; preparing reconciliations, audits, and budget workbooks; and supporting post-award changes while ensuring expenditures