Strategic Grants & Contracts Administrator

musc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 59,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in South Carolina seeks a Contracts and Grants Administrator to negotiate confidential disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements, and to manage corporate sponsored research contracts.

The role coordinates grant/contract administration, pre-audit reviews, and ensures compliance with MUSC policies and regulatory guidelines. A bachelor's degree and four years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences.
• Four years of experience in contracts and grant administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Review, advise and negotiate confidential disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements.
• Administers and manages negotiations for corporate funded grant and contract awards; acts as the contact for corporate-sponsored research; ensures compliance with MUSC policies and regulatory standards.
• Pre-audit and assess corporate grants/contracts for fiscal/budgetary issues; advise investigators and IRB on amendments, extensions and budget modifications.
• Coordinate and/or perform grant and contract administration duties including screening award notices and activating awards; update central grants database; communicate award information to departments.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Grant administration

Corporate contracts

IRB coordination

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / public administration or social sciences

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in South Carolina seeks a Contracts and Grants Administrator to negotiate confidential disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements, and to manage corporate sponsored research contracts.

The role coordinates grant/contract administration, pre-audit reviews, and ensures compliance with MUSC policies and regulatory guidelines. A bachelor's degree and four years’ experience are required.