Grants & Contracts Administrator II — Research & Compliance

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

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Grants Administrator II to lead contract and grant activities in support of sponsored research. This role involves negotiating NDAs and MTAs, managing corporate grant/contract awards, and ensuring compliance with IRB and related standards.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in business or related fields and four years of grant/contract administration experience, with a focus on regulatory compliance and IP coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and four years experience in contracts and grant administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Review, advise and negotiate confidential disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements on MUSC's research contracts.
• Administers and manages negotiations for corporate funded grant and contract awards; point of contact for corporate sponsors.
• Ensure compliance with MHRPP standards, biosafety, IRB and related policies in contracts and grants.
• Collaborate with IRB to ensure language and consent are consistent; coordinate with MUSC Foundation on IP matters.
• Attend national, regional and local conferences/continuing education related to program issues when resources allow.
• Pre-audit and assess corporate grants/contracts for fiscal/budgetary issues; advise investigators and staff on amendments and budget modifications.
• Coordinate and perform grant/contract administration duties; update central grants database; process award receipts and deposits.

Skills

Grant administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/public administration/social sciences

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Grants Administrator II to lead contract and grant activities in support of sponsored research. This role involves negotiating NDAs and MTAs, managing corporate grant/contract awards, and ensuring compliance with IRB and related standards.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in business or related fields and four years of grant/contract administration experience, with a focus on regulatory compliance and IP coordination.