Grants Program Architect II

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a Grants Administrator II (NHS) to plan, develop, coordinate and administer a statewide program of grant development and administration for a large state agency or department.

Under the direction of the OSP Assistant Director, you will deliver technical assistance to faculty and administrators, assist in proposal assembly and budget preparation, negotiate contracts and grant agreements, and build effective relationships with funding agencies.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and experience in contracts and grant administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve contractual problems and disputes in complex issues such as intellectual property, publications, conflict of interest, insurance requirements, etc. and create contractual agreements. Negotiate to finalize legal contract and grant agreements in compliance with University, state and federal regulations.
• Stays abreast of and complies with federal, state, and sponsor guidelines. Attends professional development training as directed. Coordinates and presents workshops and programs to obtain college, faculty, staff and student grants and stipends for facilities and equipment, advanced study, in-service training and professional development.
• Delivers technical assistance to faculty and administrators in the development and preparation of proposals that represent and protect the interests of the University. Assists in application assembly and budget preparation. Advises applicants of sponsor procedures and policies required for proposal submissions after reviewing sponsor guidelines.
• Establishes effective relationships, and acts as a liaison between funding agencies, institution administrators and researchers. Collaborates with Grants and Contract Administration (post-award), departmental staff and the college business offices in the transition of pre-award proposals to award set-up. Complies reporting as needed in these areas.

Skills

Grant administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Job description

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a Grants Administrator II (NHS) to plan, develop, coordinate and administer a statewide program of grant development and administration for a large state agency or department.

Under the direction of the OSP Assistant Director, you will deliver technical assistance to faculty and administrators, assist in proposal assembly and budget preparation, negotiate contracts and grant agreements, and build effective relationships with funding agencies.