Senior Post Award Admin

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Senior Post Award Administrator at the University of South Carolina provides post-award grant management within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, monitoring financial activities to ensure compliance with award and sponsor requirements.

They'll serve as a resource for faculty, support Grants Administrators, and promote standardized processes and best practices across departments.

Responsibilities

• Post-award grant management across grants, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies.
• Monitor financial activities and reconcile accounts; support faculty within assigned departments.

Job description

Senior Post Award Admin

Department: CEC College of Engineering and Computing

Advertised Salary Range:

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 Post Award Administrator provide post-award grant management within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC), including monitoring financial activities to ensure compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Uses analytical skills to reconcile assigned accounts. Serve as a resource for all faculty within assigned department(s). Support Grants Administrators and ensure appropriate and consistent application of standardized processes and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education or research-intensive university environment.
• Experience administering federal awards (e.g., NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE).
• Professional certification such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or equivalent.
• Actively involved in professional development organizations related to the research administration field.
• Examples of these include NCURA, SRA, NORDP, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and University policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation and collaborative approach.

Job Close Date: 07/10/2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• 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.