Research Operations Specialist — Pre & Post Award

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a Research Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for the college’s research administration functions, spanning both pre-award and post-award activities. The role reports to the Assistant Dean for Research Operations and collaborates with pre-award and post-award teams.

This full-time position in Columbia emphasizes internal workflow management, file/document control in OneDrive/SharePoint, and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic research administration systems.
• Experience with tracking tools and document management processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support for pre-award and post-award activities.
• Manage shared electronic files and documentation using OneDrive/SharePoint; support Smartsheet workflows.
• Assist in developing SOPs, templates, and internal guidance documents; support communications for faculty and staff.
• Support proposal submissions with internal routing and required documents.
• Assist post-award actions, including rebudgeting, no-cost extensions, and time & effort certifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Independent & collaborative work

Confidentiality & professionalism

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

OneDrive/SharePoint

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a Research Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for the college’s research administration functions, spanning both pre-award and post-award activities. The role reports to the Assistant Dean for Research Operations and collaborates with pre-award and post-award teams.

This full-time position in Columbia emphasizes internal workflow management, file/document control in OneDrive/SharePoint, and