Grants Administrator II

Posting number: JR 10976

Department: Clemson University

Job classification: Grants Administrator II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Grants Administration

Under the direction of the OSP Assistant Director, plans, develops, coordinates and administers a statewide program of grant development and administration for a large state agency or department. Other duties as assigned.

40% - Delivers technical assistance to faculty and administrators in the development and preparation of proposals that represent and protect the interests of the University. Assists in application assembly and budget preparation. Advises applicants of sponsor procedures and policies required for proposal submissions after reviewing sponsor guidelines. Serves as the Grants Administrator I for the College of Architecture, Arts and Construction (CAAC), the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH), the Powers College of Business (PCOB) and non-academic units.

35% - Manages and resolves contractual problems and disputes in complex issues such as intellectual property, publications, conflict of interest, insurance requirements, etc. and creates contractual agreements. Negotiates to finalize legal contract and grant agreements in compliance with University, state and federal regulations. This task has a high degree of autonomy and is complex.

15% - Establishes effective relationships, and acts as a liaison between funding agencies, institution administrators and researchers. Collaborates with Grants and Contract Administration (post-award), departmental staff and the college business offices in the transition of pre-award proposals to award set-up. Complies reporting as needed in these areas.

10% - Stays abreast of and complies with federal, state, and sponsor guidelines. Attends professional development training as directed. Coordinates and presents workshops and programs to obtain college, faculty, staff and student grants and stipends for facilities and equipment, advanced study, in-service training and professional development.

A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and experience in contracts and grant administration activities.