Senior Grants Administrator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Tuition Benefit

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health seeks a Senior Grants Administrator to provide comprehensive research administration support to faculty, doctoral students, research staff, and academic leadership. The role focuses on managing complex pre-award activities, advising departments on sponsor and institutional requirements, and supporting post-award financial administration.

You will identify external funding opportunities, develop training resources for sponsored

Qualifications

• Certified Research Administrator and knowledge of USC policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate administrative functions, maintain efficient business and accounting practices, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-award administration support and advise departments on sponsor requirements.
• Support post-award financial administration and identify external funding opportunities.
• Develop training resources and serve as a grants administration resource across ASPH units.

Skills

Certified Research Administrator

USC policies & procedures

Grant budgeting

USCeRA familiarity

PeopleSoft Finance

HCM

Tools

USCeRA

PeopleSoft Finance

HCM

Job description

Senior Grants Administrator

Department

ASPH Office of Research

Part/Full Time

Full Time

About UofSC

From 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.

Advertised Job Summary

The Senior Grants Administrator provides comprehensive research administration support to faculty, doctoral students, research staff, and academic leadership within the Arnold School of Public Health. The position is primarily responsible for managing complex pre-award activities, advising departments on sponsor and institutional requirements, supporting post-award financial administration, identifying external funding opportunities, and developing training resources related to sponsored projects. The position serves as a grants administration resource for multiple ASPH units. The Senior Grants Administrator works closely with principal investigators, departmental administrators, central research administration offices, and external sponsors to ensure that proposals and awards are accurate, compliant, timely, and aligned with university and sponsor policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Research Administrator, knowledge of USC policies and procedures, proficiency with USCeRA, Peoplesoft Finance, and HCM.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of USC policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate administrative functions, maintain efficient business and accounting practices, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess strong analytical and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, initiative, and confidentiality when handling complex administrative and financial matters.

Job Close Date

09/14/2026

• 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.