UNIV - Grants Administrator II - Department of PHS

Job Description Summary In conjunction with the Department of Public Health Sciences' Department Administrator and Vice Chair for Research, the Grants Administrator II provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the department's research administration and grants management activities. This position operates with a high level of autonomy and serves as a primary expert for sponsored research administration, guiding faculty, investigators, fellows, and trainees through the full grant lifecycle. The GAII directs pre-award activities, supports post-award administration, ensures compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements, manages departmental network fee process, and develops processes that improve efficiency, compliance, and research funding success. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Classified Cost Center CC001035 COM PHS Administration CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-GEN10 Pay Range 58,854.00 - 82,416.00 - 105,978.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description In conjunction with the Department of Public Health Sciences' Department Administrator and Vice Chair for Research, the Grants Administrator II provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the department's research administration and grants management activities. This position operates with a high level of autonomy and serves as a primary expert for sponsored research administration, guiding faculty, investigators, fellows, and trainees through the full grant lifecycle. The GAII directs pre-award activities, supports post-award administration, ensures compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements, manages departmental network fee process, and develops processes that improve efficiency, compliance, and research funding success. Job Duties: 30% Pre-Award Grants Management Provide comprehensive proposal development support to faculty, investigators, fellows, and trainees. Coordinate the preparation, review, routing, and submission of grant applications to federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsors. Creates and routes application to all departments/personnel for their approval prior to submission. Develop and review complex proposal budgets in accordance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies. Evaluate financial considerations including cost sharing, Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs, effort commitments, waiver requests, and other fiscal requirements. Coordinate proposal activities with collaborating institutions, consultants, subrecipients, and internal stakeholders. Review proposals for completeness, compliance, and adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements prior to submission. Maintain departmental systems for tracking pending, submitted, and awarded proposals. 25% Research Administration Leadership Lead and manage departmental research administration operations, including oversight of grant proposal development and submission activities. Manage and monitor proposals, establish priorities, ensure timely and accurate submissions. Serve as a departmental resource for grant administration policies, procedures, and best practices. In conjunction with the departmental research team, develop metrics, reports, and analyses to inform departmental leadership and support strategic decision making. Participate in institutional committees, research administration workgroups, and professional development activities related to sponsored programs administration. 15% Post-Award Administration Prepare and coordinate required sponsor and institutional documentation, including progress reports, RPPRs, carryover requests, extension requests, re-budget requests, closeouts, and financial reporting requirements. Aid in preparation and review of investigator Biosketches, Other Support documents, effort reports, and related sponsor documentation. Support award setup, grant transfers, subcontract administration, and management of multi-year awards. Monitor award requirements and assist investigators in maintaining compliance with sponsor terms and conditions. 10% Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Interpret and apply federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations governing sponsored research. Maintain expert knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, including ORSP, GCA, IRB, and other research compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements throughout the proposal and award lifecycle. Communicate policy updates, procedural changes, and best practices to faculty and staff. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. 10% Faculty Research Support and Strategic Development Advise faculty and investigators on grant development strategies and sponsor requirements. Identify and disseminate funding opportunities aligned with departmen #J-18808-Ljbffr Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)