GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR I - DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.

Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.

Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.

Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages all aspects of assigned sponsored projects in Grants and Contracts Administration for the University during an awards' life-cycle. Provides high level customer service to faculty, researchers and department administrators and serves as liaison between sponsors and Investigators/departments. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Project Administration: Provide technical assistance, guidance and oversight to researchers and University constituents in the awarding of sponsored funds. Monitor sponsored budgets, cost sharing, subaward encumbrances, PO requests in BuyWays and expenses for allowability and compliance. Create vouchers for subaward payments. Serve as University-liaison with sponsoring agencies in the requests for changes in budget revisions, changes in scope and effort commitments or no cost extensions. Analyze and resolve problems related to financial compliance or availability of funds. Final authority with resolution of expenses that are identified as unallowable under sponsoring agency policies.
20% - Essential - Project Billing and Collection: Delegated responsibility as a University fiscal signing official for certification of expenses; Establishes new customers; invoices per award terms; Reviews unclaimed Electronic Funds Transfer listing and aging reports; Contacts sponsors concerning past due invoices and collections; prepares special forms and provides additional documentation for invoicing; Utilizes multiple federal, state, and private sponsor-funded systems to submit payment requests.
15% - Essential - Sponsored Reporting: Delegated responsibility as University fiscal signing official for certification of expenses; Responsible for developing, preparing, and maintenance of closeout reports (Property, Patent, Contractor Release, and financial report documentation and work papers that accurately represent Clemson's financial expenses to sponsors. Work papers should entail the adjustments, reconciliations, compliance justifications, cost share information, program income and all other facets involved in the accurate reporting of a sponsored project.
15% - Essential - Project Setup Review and Close-Out: Review the accuracy of data entered in the set-up of sponsored projects and subaward purchase orders in the CUBS/Peoplesoft system to facilitate tracking and reporting, which includes but not limited to the entry of award information, budgets, invoicing and reporting terms; Review and interpret award terms and conditions and provide guidance to department. Notifies PIs/Depts/Colleges/Pre-Award of awards/modifications and upcoming closing projects; Verifies final closeout expenditures, cost sharing and revenues; Ensures the closeout of subaward PO's; Prepares vouchers to sponsors for refund of excess revenue or journal entries for fixed price contract transfers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree
Work Exp 2+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree - Accounting, finance, business, or related field.
Licenses - Certified Public Accountant
Work Exp 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

90% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range ($ 47,588.00 - $ 76,510.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

December 15,2025 at 11:59 pm EST

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.