Grants & Compliance Administrator I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University seeks a qualified professional to plan, develop, coordinate and administer a statewide grant program for a large state agency or department. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and coordinating with researchers and university staff.

The position emphasizes project administration, billing, reporting, and closeout activities within Workday, with responsibilities including voucher review, sponsor communications, and ensuring accurate financial documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• 50% Project Administration: Provide technical guidance to researchers and university constituents in awarding sponsored funds; monitor budgets, cost sharing, subawards, and expenses for allowability and compliance; review vouchers and liaise with sponsors.
• 20% Project Billing and Collection: Act as fiscal signing official for certification of expenses; generate invoices; monitor unclaimed EFTs and aging reports; contact sponsors for past-due payments.
• 15% Sponsored Reporting: Develop and maintain closeout reports and financial documentation; ensure accurate representation of sponsored project expenses and program income.
• 15% Project Setup and Close Out: Verify data in Workday for awards, budgets, invoicing and reporting; advise departments on award terms and upcoming closeouts; finalize subaward POs and revenue adjustments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field

Job description

Clemson University seeks a qualified professional to plan, develop, coordinate and administer a statewide grant program for a large state agency or department. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and coordinating with researchers and university staff.

The position emphasizes project administration, billing, reporting, and closeout activities within Workday, with responsibilities including voucher review, sponsor communications, and ensuring accurate financial documentation