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Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number RTF00127PO26 USC Market Title Grants Administrator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156206 Business Title (Internal Title) Jr Post Award Administrator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Engineering and Computing Department CEC College of Engineering and Computing Anticipated Hiring Range $52,526 - $70,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Schedule may change to meet the needs of the college.
Type of Staff Position Staff Time-Limited (STL) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Administrative
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About University of South Carolina
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.
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South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Junior Post Award Administrator provides post-award grant administration support within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC). Working under the guidance of the Director of Post Award and Senior Post Award Administrators, this position assists with the day-to-day administrative management of sponsored awards, assisting with account maintenance, retroactive payroll processing, reporting, reconciliations, and grants management activities. This role is key in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting operations and strengthening internal controls.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
Experience with post-award grant administration or sponsored programs management. Familiarity with grant management systems, and sponsored project administration processes in higher education or research. Knowledge of federal sponsor regulations and compliance requirements preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong 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 Duties
Job Duty
Support the MCEC Post Award team with day-to-day administrative activities, including but not limited to maintenance of the MCEC grants mailbox; assist with payroll account changes, retroactive funding requests, cost transfers, and account updates in coordination with senior staff and central offices. Follow up on outstanding transactions and discrepancies to ensure timely resolution and accurate account maintenance. Review expense reports for accurate documentation. Distribute monthly financial reports to research faculty and assist with quarterly effort reporting activities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50 Job Duty
Responsible for a portfolio of sponsored awards within MCEC, including federal, state, industry, and private awards, under the guidance of the Director of Post Award Services. Review new awards, establish and maintain grant accounts throughout the award lifecycle, monitor financial activity for compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements, and assist with project closeout activities and reporting deadlines. Maintain regular communication with faculty and departmental administrators regarding award activity, outstanding items, and effort on accounts.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty
Work closely with the Director of Post Award Services and other MCEC grants administrators to promote best practices in grant administration, fiscal stewardship, and regulatory compliance. Participate in research training programs and workshops. Developing knowledge of research compliance, policies, procedures, and best practices to help ensure compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2026 Position End Date 06/30/2027 Job Open Date 06/08/2026 Job Close Date 07/08/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume' and list of references
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 8, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207544 EEO Statement
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