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Job Family Business Operations Job Function Grants Administration USC Market Title Grants Administrator Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sctitles132316 Job Level P3
- Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Sponsored Programs Campus Beaufort Work County Beaufort CollegeDivision USC Beaufort CollegeDivision Level Department BFT Academic Affairs State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRH
- $63,557 $79,446 $95,336 Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience andcation Location of Vacancy USC Beaufort supported area PartFull Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Scle Standard working scle: 8:30am
- 5:00pm Basis 12 months Job Search 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, morecatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond. Veterans' Preference Statement The University of South Carolina ismitted to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and ourmunities. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Director of Sponsored Programs University of South Carolina Beaufort The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative professional to serve as its next Director of Sponsored Programs—a key leadership role advancing the institution's research mission and expanding its portfolio of externally funded initiatives. ing to the Provost & Executive Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Director will provide vision, leadership, and operational oversight for all aspects of pre
- and post-award administration.
This position is central to strengthening USCB's research infrastructure and fostering a culture of innovation, scholarship, and external engagement. Position Overview The Director of Sponsored Programs plays a vital role in growing and managing extramural funding by supporting faculty and staff throughout the lifecycle of sponsored projects. This includes identifying funding opportunities, guiding proposal development, ensuringpliance, and serving as a critical liaison across institutional and system partners. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight of sponsored programs, including pre-award and post-award functions Support faculty and staff in the development, preparation, and submission ofpetitive grant proposals Conduct opportunity scouting to align funding sources with institutional priorities and faculty expertise Offer pre-award consultations, proposal review, and coachingmentoring to principal investigators Serve as the primary liaison to research and award management offices within the University of South Carolina system Facilitate collaboration between USCB and system-wide partners on internal and external funding initiatives Act as a central point of contact between principal investigators and institutional offices regarding budgets,pliance, and sponsored awards Promote best practices in grant administration, fiscal stewardship, and regulatorypliance Qualifications Demonstrated experience in sponsored programs administration within highercation or a related setting Strong knowledge of grant proposal development, budgeting, and funding agency requirements Ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholders Excellentmunication,anizational, and leadership skills Commitment to supporting faculty success and advancing institutional research goals About USCB Located in the vibrant coastalmunities of Bluffton and Beaufort, USCB offers a distinctive academic environment grounded in teaching excellence,munity engagement, and growing research opportunities. As part of the University of South Carolina system, USCBbines the resources of a major public university with the personalized experience of a smaller campus. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of references wcontact information. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training,cation, andor experience. Required Certification, LicensureOther Credentials Preferred Qualifications Experience in grants management supervisory experience preferred. Experience with PeopleSoft or other ERP preferred. Five (5) years of experience in progressively responsible leadership roles and procurement of contractgrant research funding. Experience writing and implementing grant proposals, with a proven track record of external research funding. KnowledgeSkillsAbilities Excellent written, verbal, technical andanizational skills are needed. Knowledge of the principles and prores involved in identifying and obtaining grant funds from various federal, state and local sources. Knowledge of government accounting. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams including faculty, staff, and students, as well as external sponsors and stakeholders. Ability to work with teams, work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment, and to work cross-culturally. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability tomunicate with diverse audiences. Ability to remain highlyanized, attend to detail, managepeting priorities, remain flexible and meet dynamic deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Demonstrated management skills and general knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management. Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and external constituents. Job Duties Job Duty Identify andmunicate funding opportunities for faculty & staff. Identification of grant opportunities & funding sources for faculty & staff Communicate grant and funding opportunities to campus Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Manage and lead day-to-day activities of pre-award research administration at USCB. Mentor and coach faculty & staff in the development and preparation of researchgrant projects & proposals for submission. Provide training opportunities and guidance in best practices for submission of grant proposals Perform meaningful pre-award review of grant proposals to identify potential red flags or specialpliance circumstances Provide non-technical writing, formatting and editing support, including for sample budget justifications, institutional background descriptions and personnel documents Advise and assist faculty & staff in assembling grant proposal andanizing submissions Escalate indirect cost waiver and cost sharing requests to the EVCAA & Provost for review Works in close coordination with USCB Business Office on matters relating to external grants and reporting especially state, federal, and US based grants Create and implement systems for supporting strategic planning, tracking and reporting of grant activities Develop and maintain web page for various grant opportunities, services, information and successes, internal & external Serve as the primary liaison between PIs, USC Office of Sponsored Award Management (SAM), and sponsorsfunders at the federal, state, & local levels to determine grantproposal submission requirements Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Coordinate with the USCB Finance & Operations Office, USC SAM, and USC GFM for post-award management andpliance. Serve as the primary liaison between PIs, USC
SAM, USC
GFM, and sponsorsfunders at the federal, state, & local levels for appropriate post-award activities Conduct monthly budget reconciliation with PIs to ensure the spend planburn rate is progressing appropriately and in accordance with the sponsor's approved budget, to include cost when required. Review all modification in awards, requests for extension and revisions in implementation scles and budgets by coordinating with PIs and USC SAM administrators toplete these changes andmunicate with sponsors when appropriate If necessary, collaborate with PIs to develop conflict of interest plans and submit to EVCAA, COIpliance manager at USC and the USCB Business Office Coordinate with PIs for MOU renewals and annual budgets for recurring grants and awards Gather, review, and approve all USCB non-teaching summer salary requests and submit approvals to EVCAA office for contract development Oversee time and effort reporting for all sponsored projects Annually assess all funded awards for teaching buyouts and report approved buyout funding and accounts to the USCB Business Office Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 45 Job Duty Manage internal awardsfunding. Coordinates internal award funding (e.g. Sea Island Institute, USCB seed grants, nominations for limited submissions, etc.) in consultation with EVCAA & Provost Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Manage and oversee USCB Research Center Oversees the Sea Island Institute (Center for Events Management, Water Quality Lab, & Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era) Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Serve on the USC system-wide Associate Deans for Research working group. Attendparticipate in monthly and appropriate ad hoc meetings Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes 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. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 04082026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Positions will remain posted on our employment for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department's discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings204555 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate incational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIVAIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery tfrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
- Do you at least have a Bachelor's degree in a job related field? Yes No
- Do you have 3 or more years of job related experience? Yes No
- Do you have experience in sponsored programs administration within highercation or a related setting?
Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume List of References and Information Optional Documents
