Job Description Summary
The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs is actively recruiting for a Grants Administrator II.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
ClassifiedCost Center
CC002120 ORSPPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
University-GEN10
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
25% Review, advise and negotiate all confidential disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements with the appropriate entity (federal, foundation, corporate or other) on behalf of MUSC's research mission to protect MUSC's interests and comply with MUSC regulations.
30% Administers and manages negotiations for corporate funded grant and contract awards. Serves as the official point of contact for MUSC's corporate-sponsored research and communicates/corresponds with corporate sponsors to ensure grants and contracts comply with MUSC's institutional policies. Monitors and ensures MUSC's Corporate sponsored research agreements comply with Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Plan (MHRPP) standards and all other areas (e.g. indemnification, choice of law, etc.) consistent with MUSC, State and Federal guidelines. Collaborates with MUSC's IRB to ensure contractual language and the Informed Consent are consistent. Issues study approval in the el RB system. Also collaborates with MUSC Foundation for Research Development on IP (intellectual property) matters, and ensures MUSC's IP rights are protected in the final contract.
5% When resources allow attends national, regional and local conferences/continuing education involving program issues, policies procedures (e.g. National Council of University Research Administrators and Society of Research Administrators).
20% Pre-audit and assess corporate grants/contracts for fiscal/budgetary issues to ensure allocations are allowable (cost sharing, applicable F&A costs, fringe benefits, IRB fees, etc.). Review for appropriate regulatory issues (Biosafety, IRB, IACUC, COi). In addition, advises investigators, departmental administrators and the IRB for management and close-out of corporate projects, including additional revenue, time extension, etc. Provides guidance and assistance to investigators and departmental staff in coordinating and obtaining amendments, extensions and budget modifications.
20% Coordinates and/or performs grant and contract administration duties, including screening of award notices and activating grant and contract awards, supplements, non-competing continuations, no-cost extensions, budget revisions, advises faculty researcher and/or departmental research administration staff. Updates central grants database accordingly once all such research administration actions are complete. Prepares and distributes the required award information to departments and the Office of Grants and Contracts Accounting; processes receipt of award payments for deposit into appropriate accounts.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and four years experience in contracts and grant administration activities. 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!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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