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Serves as a senior member of the grants administration team where responsibilities are split equally between the management of a portfolio of difficult projects/complex sponsors and the oversight of the work & training of a team of Grants Administrators. Manages all aspects of assigned sponsored projects awarded to the University from award notification to closeout. Ensures compliance with Sponsor and University policies and serves as a liaison between sponsors and investigators/colleges/departments. Performs other duties as assigned.

50% - Essential - Team Oversight and Training Activities: Assists the GCA Associate Director by providing oversight of the work of a team of Grant Administrators by performing secondary reviews of external reports to sponsors, ensuring proper training and professional development for team, college personnel and university audiences. Provides technical assistance, guidance and oversight to team members, researchers and University constituents regarding sponsor terms and conditions and all post-award activities throughout the life of the award.
25% - Essential - Project Administration Oversight: Responsible for assigned portfolio consisting of complex sponsors and/or projects identified as being increasingly difficult or high profile.  Project administration activities consist of, but not limited to, monitoring and approving budgets, PO requests through BuyWays, reviewing unallowable and F&A type cost activities, budget revisions, changes in scope and effort commitments and no cost extensions, as required. Ensures workpapers are prepared and included as part of project files. Monitors cost sharing to ensure University compliance with sponsor terms. Analyze and resolve problems/discrepancies related to financial expenses, reporting or availability of funds. Is the final authority with resolution of expenses that are identified as unallowable under sponsoring agency policies.
10% - Essential - Sponsored Reporting: Delegated responsibility as university fiscal signing official for certification of expenses. Reviews and approves invoices for assigned staff members and is responsible for developing, preparing, and maintenance of all sponsor reports and closeout documents (Property, Patent, Contractor Release, and financial reports), including documentation and work papers that accurately represent and support 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.
10% - Essential - Project Billing and Collection: Delegated responsibility as a university fiscal signing official for certification of expenses. Reviews and approves invoices on behalf of assigned staff members. Establishes new customers and invoices per award terms. Reviews unclaimed Electronic Funds Transfer listing and aging reports. Contacts sponsors concerning past due invoices and collections. Escalates unpaid overdue payments, as necessary. Ensures documentation, collection notes and work papers are prepared and properly included in internal records to support post-award reports and activities. Prepares special forms and provides additional documentation for invoicing. Utilizes multiple federal, state, and private sponsor-funded systems to submit payment requests.
5% - Essential - Project Set-Up Review, Notification and Closeout: Ensures the accurate set-up of sponsored projects in the CUBS/Peoplesoft system to facilitate tracking and reporting. Review and interpret award terms and conditions and provide guidance to department and PI. Performs review to ensure that the proposed, internal budget, matches the awarded budget and work with Pre-Award and/or College grant administrators for corrections. Notifies PIs/Depts/Colleges/Pre-Award of upcoming project closings and ensures CUBS/Peoplesoft financial system reflects closed attributes.

Education -  Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and experience in contracts and grant administration activities. 
Work Exp 4+ years

Education -  Master's Degree - Accounting, Finance, Business
Licenses - Certified Public Accountant; CRA
Work Exp 5+ years of progressive experience with post-award activities.

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

100% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

    No Work Conditions

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Expected Salary Range ($ 57,700.00 - $ 89,600.00)
 

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.

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

Clemson, SC

March 10, 2026

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.         

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.