Job Description Summary

The Grants Coordinator II will provide support and accountability of assigned research awards/projects of the Department of Pediatrics, under the direction of the Grants Administrator, Research Team Leader and the Resource Director. Daily responsibilities involve research grantsmanship support for pre- and post-award functions, budgeting/forecasting, financial management, reporting and billing activities.

This position may be eligible for partial remote work after an orientation period.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001008 COM PEDS Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Grants Coordinator II will provide support and accountability of assigned research awards/projects of the Department of Pediatrics, under the direction of the Grants Administrator, Research Team Leader and the Resource Director. Daily responsibilities involve research grantsmanship support for pre- and post-award functions, budgeting/forecasting, financial management, reporting and billing activities.

This position may be eligible for partial remote work after an orientation period.

(25%): Review grant proposals, applications, and contracts to advance compliance with related agencies and affiliates including MUSC (Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and Sponsors and Grants and Contracts Accounting) and Sponsors (NIH, DHEC, etc.). Provides preparation assistance and support for the application process through collaboration with other employees, departments, and other factfinding actions and meetings. Completes first level review of grant applications and contracts for completeness prior to grant submission based upon a reasonable interpretation of the grant's scope, goals, and priorities.

(25%): Work closely with grant administrators during resubmissions, no-cost extensions, and non-competing applications to accurately reflect financial information when assisting in preparing requests/responses to sponsors. Provide assistance to grants administrators regarding grant certifications, sub awards, and other post award tasks.

(20%): Monitor the management of grants and contracts. Maintain status of awards to track budget extensions, renewal applications, supplemental requests and other related changes potentially impacting scope, goals and priorities. Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork generated and connected to programs funded by grants. Assist leadership with Department reporting for financial management, billing activities and other related grant performance metrics.

(15%): Collaborate with the Fiscal Analyst in the processing of research procurement to include purchases, reimbursements, payment of invoices, and the DLAR and Infinity processes in conjunction with the related MUSC Departments.

(10%): Attend and participate in meetings and the development of departmental processes and policies.

(5%): Other duties as assigned.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and two years business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.

Additional Job Description:

• 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.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and two years business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience. 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 twist at the waist. (Infrequent) 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.

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