Grants & Contracts Administrator II - Corporate

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Grants Administrator II to manage corporate-funded grants and contracts, negotiate crucial agreements, and ensure compliance with MUSC policies and regulatory standards. The role collaborates with the IRB, foundation for IP matters, and external sponsors to safeguard MUSC's interests.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and several years of contracts/grant administration experience, with a focus on careful budgeting, approvals, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and four years experience in contracts and grant administration activities.
• Strong ability to review and negotiate legal agreements and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
• Experience coordinating with IRB and IP-related matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, advise and negotiate confidential disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements for MUSC's research mission.
• Administer and manage negotiations for corporate funded grant and contract awards; liaise with corporate sponsors.
• Coordinate with IRB and IP teams to ensure contract language aligns with consent and protections.
• Attend national, regional and local conferences to stay informed on program issues; contribute to policy discussions.
• Pre-audit and assess corporate grants/contracts for fiscal, cost sharing and regulatory compliance; guide investigators and staff.
• Coordinate and perform grant and contract administration duties, activate awards, process payments, and update central databases.

Skills

Grant administration

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences

Tools

eRB system

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Grants Administrator II to manage corporate-funded grants and contracts, negotiate crucial agreements, and ensure compliance with MUSC policies and regulatory standards. The role collaborates with the IRB, foundation for IP matters, and external sponsors to safeguard MUSC's interests.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and several years of contracts/grant administration experience, with a focus on careful budgeting, approvals, and