Grants Administrator I

Job Description Summary

The Office of Grants and Contracts Accounting (GCA) at MUSC seeks a Grants Administrator to handle cost accounting activities for grants and contracts awarded to the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA).

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001328 Grants and Contracts Accounting

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-GEN09

Pay Range

52,100.00 - 70,300.00 - 88,600.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Office of Grants and Contracts Accounting (GCA) at MUSC seeks a Grants Administrator to handle cost accounting activities for grants and contracts awarded to the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). GCA is responsible for compliance and post-award administration of the University’s complex sponsored research grants and contracts. As MUHA establishes its Grants and Research Division, this position will play a pivotal role in providing post-award cost accounting support and contributing to the division’s infrastructure development.

Additional Job Description

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry and/or Certifications)

A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and four years’ experience in contracts and grant administration activities. 

Knowledge of contractual and grant monitoring procedures.

Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles and procedures.

Ability to review and assess complex grants and contracts.

Maturity and the ability to gather data, analyze facts and prepare reports.

Ability to communicate effectively with government, institutional and program officials.

Skilled in the use of mathematical concepts. 

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft software, especially electronic spreadsheets.

Employee is supervised through consultation and is expected to work independently at a professional level.

Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity, equity and inclusion are celebrated and are core values.

Preferred Requirements:

4+ years direct accounting experience with sponsored grants and contracts

Experience working in Complex Cloud Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System

Health System, Higher education and/or not‐for‐profit experience related to Grants Administration

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift, carry, lower, push or pull objects 15 lbs or more, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Frequent) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Additional New Requirements: Computer literacy.

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

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