Grants Coordinator II

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a staff member to streamline pre-award processes, enabling researchers to focus on proposals and projects. You will support grant preparation, budgeting, compliance, and submissions, ensuring sponsor requirements are met.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty, managing budgets, and assisting with subawards and proposals. This role emphasizes accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration.
• Experience in grant administration, budgeting and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures.
• Assist with proposal development and coordination of subawards.
• Review grant applications for formatting and compliance.
• Assist with budget preparation and revisions prior to award.
• Provide administrative support for proposal routing and submissions.

Skills

Grant administration

Budget management

Proposal development

Documentation/records

Education

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

Tools

Electronic grant submission systems

Job description

Job Summary

Supports the successful acquisition of funding by streamlining administrative processes so researchers can focus on proposal writing and project development. Provides pre-award service by assisting with grant proposal preparation, budget development, compliance, review and submissions. Ensures applications meet sponsor requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 15% Ensures Compliance: Demonstrate attention to detail by verifying adherence to Federal and institutional policies and sponsor requirements.
• 10% Documentation and Record Management: Ensures proper data organization and retention of grant files, correspondence with sponsors, and tracking of important deadlines. Communicates with faculty and other support staff to ensure understanding of requirements and updates.
• 20% Editorial and Technical Support: Provides administrative review of faculty grant applications for formatting, completeness, consistency, and adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements. Provides technical support for the University's electronic proposal development and submission systems. Assists with proposal routing and submission through sponsor and institutional platforms.
• 25% Budget Management: Assists with the preparation and review of grant budgets at the submission stage and required budget revisions prior to award. Ensures budgets are compliant with Federal, institutional, and sponsor policies.
• 30% Proposal Development Assistance: Assist faculty with the assembly of grant application packages according to sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, and University policy. Assists with coordination of subawards and collaborations.

Job Code

BE20

Employee Type

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.

Responsibilities

• JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Budgetary Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Physical Requirements

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 5%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 5%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 5%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 100%

Working Conditions

• WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.5

Compensation Information

Expected Salary Range $46,000 - $52,000 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Job Location

Clemson, SC

Application Deadline

October 16, 2026

Military and Veteran

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

Closing Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.