REPOST CWS Team Leader - Investigations / 61128881
State of South Carolina
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Senior Post Award Admin.
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing grants after they've been awarded at the University of South Carolina's engineering college, ensuring all financial activities follow rules from funders, the university, and laws.
It requires checking accounts for accuracy, helping professors with their grants, and sharing best practices with the team.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in university research funding who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively.
Key Requirements
- Experience in higher education or research-intensive university environments
- Experience administering federal awards such as NSF, NIH, DoD, or DOE
- Professional certification like Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or equivalent
- Working knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Full Job Description
Department: CEC College of Engineering and Computing
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
Advertised Job Summary
The Senior Post Award Administrator provide post-award grant management within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC ), including monitoring financial activities to ensure compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Uses analytical skills to reconcile assigned accounts. Serve as a resource for all faculty within assigned department(s). Support Grants Administrators and ensure appropriate and consistent application of standardized processes and best practices.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a higher education or research-intensive university environment.
• Experience administering federal awards (e.g., NSF , NIH , DoD, DOE ).
• Professional certification such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA ) or equivalent.
• Actively involved in professional development organizations related to the research administration field.
• Examples of these include NCURA , SRA , NORDP , etc.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Working knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and University policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation and collaborative approach.
Job Close Date
03/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume’ and list of contacts.
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 March 27, 2026. 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
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EEO Statement
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