Grants Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a Grants Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support across the full lifecycle of sponsored projects in Columbia. You will collaborate with principal investigators, departmental leadership, and sponsors to prepare proposals, set up awards, monitor activities, and ensure compliance with regulations.

The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles as they relate to sponsored projects.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with faculty, administrators, sponsors, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• The Grants Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the full lifecycle of sponsored projects, coordinating proposal development and submission, award setup and implementation, and ongoing project monitoring.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
• Support communication between principal investigators, departmental leadership, and external sponsors to steward the department’s research portfolio.

Skills

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Grants CoordinatorDepartment: ASPH Exercise ScienceAdvertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full TimeAbout UofSCFrom 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 StatementAdvertised Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Grants Administrator, the Grants Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the full lifecycle of sponsored projects, serving as a critical link between pre-award and post-award grant administration. This position collaborates closely with principal investigators, departmental leadership, central administrative offices, and external sponsors to facilitate proposal development and submission, coordinate award setup and implementation, monitor project activities, and ensure compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. The Grants Coordinator promotes the efficient management of sponsored programs by supporting seamless transitions from proposal development through award closeout, enhancing communication, and contributing to the successful stewardship of the department's research portfolio.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge- Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles as they relate to sponsored projects.
• Skills- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, administrators, sponsors, and external partners. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Abilities- Interpret and apply sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements. - Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial and research information. - Work independently while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. - Prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines. - Learn and adapt to evolving sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and research administration systems. - Support principal investigators and departmental leadership through proactive communication, planning, and administrative coordination. - Maintain accurate records and documentation that support compliance, audits, and financial accountability.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date 09/12/2026

• 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

EEO Statement

The 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.je-147d1662b1d546a4b968b968d9abea43