Now Hiring - University of South Carolina - Grant and Account Manager in Richland, SC

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Posting Number STA00318PO25 Job Family Business Operations Job Function Grants Administration USC Market Title Grants Administrator Link to USC Market Title [please apply online] Job Level P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Grant and Account Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Arnold School of Public Health Department ASPH Health Promotion, Education and Behavior State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $54,165 Advertised Salary Range $54,165 - $81,247 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting 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 and comprehensive 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 a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service -- helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. 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 [please apply online] 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 Finance team member for Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior. Assisting faculty with components of grant applications (pre-award logistics, forms, subcontracts/agreements, letters, etc.). Post-award expense processing and account management, as well as some non-grant expense processing and account management. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services or equivalency, and/or grants administration support that is directly related to the area of employment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), knowledge about the grant application process, and willingness to and experience with taking initiative and learning new tasks. Must be able to organize information and prioritize tasks; understand relevant policies and procedures; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with administrators, faculty members, students, staff, graduates, and partners. Job Duties Job Duty Assists faculty and students within the department with financial management of a select portfolio of internally and externally awarded grants (post-award function). This includes coordinating, processing, executing and analyzing grant expenditures (including Purchasing, and Travel actions for faculty and students), reconciling funds/accounts; and communicating/coordinating with the department head, faculty and senior administrative staff within the department (including the department Business Manager) ASPH Deans office, and appropriate USC offices to ensure consistency and compliance with department, school, and university policies. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty Assists faculty with financial management of a select portfolio of specific non-grant department accounts. This includes coordinating, processing, executing and analyzing expenditures (including Purchasing, and Travel actions for faculty and students), reconciling funds/accounts; and communicating/coordinating with the department head, center director, faculty and senior administrative staff within the department (including the department Business Manager), ASPH Dean's office, and appropriate USC offices to ensure consistency and compliance with department, school, and university policies. Essential communicating/coordinating with the department Business Manager, ASPH Office of Research (for grant related tasks), ASPH Dean's office, and appropriate USC offices to ensure consistency with grant provisions and to ensure compliance with department, school, and university policies. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Assisting faculty and students with components of grant applications (pre- award logistics, forms, subcontracts/agreements, letters, etc.) in consultation with the ASPH Office of Research and HPEB business manager. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty Handling miscellaneous requests from other HPEB Finance Team members (including Business Manager), HPEB Admin Team (including department chair), faculty and students, and/or ASPH or USC admin offices. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 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 06/01/2025 Job Open Date 04/30/2025 Job Close Date 06/14/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant 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*June 14, 2025.* Quicklink for Posting [please apply online] EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational 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, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom 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.