The Office of Sponsored Programs at Clemson University is seeking applicants for two open Grants Administrator II positions to join our research administration team.
Our beautiful college campus sits on 20,000 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Lake Hartwell. And we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Anderson, Blackville,
Charleston, Columbia, Darlington, Georgetown, Greenville, Greenwood, and Pendleton.
The research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects led by our faculty and students are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina
and beyond. In fact, a recent study determined that Clemson has an annual $1.9 billion economic impact on the state
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Office of Sponsored Programs, the Grants Administrator II reviews and negotiates award agreements and completes data entry and delivery to the Grants and Contracts
Administration office for account set up. The GA II also provides proposal submission support as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Hiring for two open positions.
JOB DUTIES:
60% - Essential - Contract Management: Manages contract negotiations and serves as University contact with funding agencies for assigned college/unit or as directed. Reviews and
negotiates contract terms proposed by funding agencies. Directs contract discussions. Manages compliance with University policies and ensures that requirements of sponsoring agencies have been addressed pertaining to human subjects, animal use, biosafety
hazards and export control. Interfaces with Grants and Contracts Administration in the setup and modification of awards. Provides auxiliary assistance to central OSP office as needed.
30% - Essential - Administrative and Consultative Services: Provides administrative expertise to assist staff and faculty in the development of requests for support in order to facilitate award negotiation, acceptance and setup. Advises academic college representatives,
PIs and administrators regarding award negotiations. Ensures budgetary accuracy.
10% - Essential - Proposal Development Assistance: Provides assistance to staff in preparing and submitting grant application packages. Approves University proposal submissions. Delivers technical assistance to faculty and administrators in the development
and preparation of proposals and budgets.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelor's Degree
Work Exp 3+ years
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Master's Degree
Education Area - Non-profit management, higher education, public administration or business administration
Experience - Grants and contracts experience in a higher education setting
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Access to Confidential Information
Deadline-driven environment
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 37.5; Band: 07 ($ 49,594.00 - $ 70,000.00)
Hiring for two open positions
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 6, 2019
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Diana Thrasher,
MAPC, CRA
Associate Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
Clemson University, Division of Research
230 Kappa St., Suite 200, Clemson SC 29634-5701, USA
P: 864-656-3908
https://www.clemson.edu/research/