WELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,... are you ready?
JOB SUMMARY:
Serves as Program Manager I for the Systems Genetics Lab in Clemson Universitys Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, providing administrative, fiscal, and project-management guidance for daily operations supporting plant genomics, biotechnology, gene editing, and translational crop-improvement research. Coordinates complex pre-award and post-award activities for multidisciplinary grant applications and awards involving Clemson faculty, external collaborators, sponsors, and multiple institutions, with responsibility for organizing budgets, records, reports, meetings, and deliverables. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
30% - Essential - Administrative/Project Operations: Monitor and track project activities involving Clemson personnel and project partners. Assist with tracking project expenditures, maintaining budget-related records, supporting procurement, travel, payroll/effort coordination, and account reconciliation. Conduct continuous internal review of project documentation and support compliance with Clemson University, sponsor, college, and departmental policies.
30% - Essential - Special Projects, Reporting, and Records: Independently coordinate special projects that support the labs research, commercialization, partnership, and outreach goals by developing project plans, tracking milestones and deliverables, preparing reports and briefing materials, and maintaining accurate project records for audits, renewals, reviews, and leadership decision-making.
20% - Essential - Supervision, Mentoring, and Process Improvement: Serve as supervisor and mentor to an administrative assistant by assigning and prioritizing work, providing training and guidance, reviewing work products, supporting professional development, and recommending process improvements to strengthen administrative service delivery and lab operations.
15% - Essential - Grants and Proposal Management: Facilitate pre-award and post-award activities for multidisciplinary grant applications and sponsored awards involving faculty, collaborators, sponsors, and partner institutions, including proposal timelines, budget development, budget justifications, subaward documentation, progress reports, and sponsor communications.
5% - Essential - Other Duties as Assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelors Degree - Relevant program experience.
Work Experience - 5+ years experience as a program manager/coordinator
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Masters Degree
Work Experience - 10+ years experience in project management
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
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
No Physical Requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS:
No Work Conditions
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 20
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Anticipated Hourly Range: $32.00 - $48.00
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidates previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemsons compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 5, 2026
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the jobs minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.