Grants Administrator jobs in Awendaw, SC

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The Senior Grants Administrator for the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine reports directly to the Vice Chair of Finance & Administration and is responsible for providing pre-award expert knowledge and support for the Division of Experimental Pathology and our Clinical Divisions as well as post award monitoring. This position will work closely with the MUSC Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), Grants and Contract Accounting (GCA) and other central administrative units to support and manage the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine grant portfolio.

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30% - Serve as the senior grants administrator to interpret federal, state, MUSC and sponsor policies, procedures and regulations related to grants administration and management. Provide pre-award support for the development and preparation of grant applications including expert review of budget and budget justifications. Responsible for submitting internal processing forms (IPF) for competing and noncompeting grant applications, supplements and RPPR’s. Serve as the department liaison for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) and work closely with both ORSP and Grants and Contracts Accounting (GCA) regarding carryover requests, subcontracts, re-budgeting requests, cost share documentation and changes in key personnel, effort, or scope of work. Recommend and develop changes in procedures or policies in accordance with changes in federal, state, and local regulations. - (Essential)

25% - Manage and monitor the post award management of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine sponsored awards. Review and submit monthly expenditure reports to PI’s and ensure that the awards are expending per the budget plan, identify and address variances with the Vice Chair of Finance & Administration. Ensure timely setup of multi-year grants and subcontracts. Coordinate and communicate with financial staff related to post award management plans and changes. - (Essential)

20% - Serve as the lead Grant/Budget Core leader within Pathology and Laboratory Medicine providing expert guidance, consultation and training to faculty, principal investigators fellows, and other trainees. The Grant Administrator II will also provide expert guidance and communicate best practices to PI’s in the aspects of developing and submitting competing and non-competing grant submissions, budget development and analysis review, supplemental and carryover requests and subcontracts, and in establishing contracts for other sponsored projects in compliance with federal, state, MUSC and sponsor regulations and requirements. This position will enhance Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s research portfolio by monitoring and making recommendations to further improve the quality of the internal review process and administrative submissions. (Essential)

20% - Train and provide oversight to the Fiscal Analyst and other staff as appropriate in pre-award and post-award grants administration. Attend institutional training to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date and disseminate training information to staff as needed. Complete Payroll Costing Allocations and Payroll Accounting Adjustments in OurDay as needed. Ensure ample trained personnel resources are available to manage Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s growing grants and contracts portfolio. - (Essential)

5% - Performs other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Preferred Experience & Additional Skills:

Working Knowledge of NIH grants

Working knowledge of Workday/OurDay
Ability to review and assess complex grants and contracts
Knowledge of contractual and grant monitoring procedures
Working knowledge of Cause 424 and Cayuse SP

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with collaborators

Ability to communicate effectively

 

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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