Grants Coordinator II
Full Time
JR-10136
JOB SUMMARY:
Supports the successful acquisition of funding by streamlining administrative processes so researchers can focus on proposal writing and project development. Provides pre-award service by assisting with grant proposal preparation, budget development, compliance, review and submissions. Ensures applications meet sponsor requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Current Assignment: College of Science.
JOB DUTIES:
25% Budget Management: Assists with the preparation and review of grant budgets at the submission stage and required budget revisions prior to award. Ensures budgets are compliant with Federal, institutional, and sponsor policies. 30% Proposal Development Assistance: Assist faculty with the assembly of grant application packages according to sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, and University policy. Assists with coordination of subawards and collaborations. 15% Ensures Compliance: Demonstrate attention to detail by verifying adherence to Federal and institutional policies and sponsor requirements. 10% Documentation and Record Management: Ensures proper data organization and retention of grant files, correspondence with sponsors, and tracking of important deadlines. Communicates with faculty and other support staff to ensure understanding of requirements and updates. 20% Editorial and Technical Support: Provides administrative review of faculty grant applications for formatting, completeness, consistency, and adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements. Provides technical support for the University’s electronic proposal development and submission systems. Assists with proposal routing and submission through sponsor and institutional platforms.
JOB CODE:
BE40
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Regular FTE Staff
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree and business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department’s budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Recognize or inspect visually: 5% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 100% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 5% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 5%
WORKING CONDITIONS:
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours:
37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Expected Salary Range
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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:
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 10, 2026
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 provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.
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.
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