Grant Writer Position Available In [Unknown county], South Carolina

Posting Number

TMP00488PO25

Job Code Title Grants Administrator I
Advertised Title Grant Writer
Campus Aiken
College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level
Department AIK College of Sciences and Engineering
Salary Salarymensurate with education and experience
Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Category Other Professional
About USC
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 andprehensive 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 abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at .
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Full-time Grant Writer, (Grants Admin I), Salarymensurate with education and experience, 37.5 hours/week, USCA Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Research and Strategic Initiatives, this temporary position is responsible for providing institutional-level support to academic and non-academic units by identifying and securing grant funding opportunities. This position will be expected to function at high levels of productivity with limited supervision. Guidance and support will be provided as necessary. Options for remote work are available.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years experience in contracts and grant administration activities, or equivalency. Experience in grant writing in an institution of Higher Education and knowledge of federal grant/contract regulations and procedures preferred.

Application Deadline:

April 20, 2025. Women and minorities are encouraged to . USC Aiken is an AA/EOE.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 4 years experience in contracts and grant administration activities, or equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in grant writing in an institution of Higher Education, knowledge of federal grant/contract regulations and procedures.
Job Duties
Job Duty Collaborates with the director of sponsored research, faculty, staff of non-academic units, and the grant accountant to identify funding opportunities and developpetitive proposals that align with the institution’s strategic goals andply with funding agency guidelines.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty Drafts, reviews, and edits proposal narratives and supporting documents, ensuring clarity, conce, and persuasiveness of proposal content.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty Coordinates the proposal development process, including timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Conducts research on funding opportunities and trends in higher education.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Other duties as assigned
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 07/01/2025
Proposed End Date Job Open Date 03/20/2025
Job Close Date 04/20/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant In addition topleting the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.
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 April 20, 2025.