Grants Administrator

$52,000 - $125,000/Yr

Clemson University - Clemson, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Clemson, SC

Educational Services

About the position

The Grants Administrator at Clemson University is responsible for managing all aspects of sponsored projects within Grants and Contracts Administration. This role involves providing high-level customer service to faculty and researchers, serving as a liaison between sponsors and departments, and ensuring compliance throughout the awards' life-cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and oversight to researchers and University constituents in the awarding of sponsored funds.
• Monitor sponsored budgets, cost sharing, subaward encumbrances, PO requests in BuyWays, and expenses for allowability and compliance.
• Create vouchers for subaward payments and serve as the University liaison with sponsoring agencies for budget revisions and no-cost extensions.
• Analyze and resolve problems related to financial compliance or availability of funds, acting as the final authority on unallowable expenses.
• Establish new customers and invoice per award terms as a delegated University fiscal signing official for certification of expenses.
• Review unclaimed Electronic Funds Transfer listings and aging reports, contacting sponsors regarding past due invoices and collections.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain closeout reports that accurately represent Clemson's financial expenses to sponsors.
• Review the accuracy of data entered in the setup of sponsored projects and subaward purchase orders in the CUBS/Peoplesoft system.
• Notify PIs/Departments/Colleges/Pre-Award of awards/modifications and upcoming closing projects, ensuring the closeout of subaward POs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in grants and contracts administration or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with federal, state, and private sponsor-funded systems.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations related to sponsored projects.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and budgeting processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities