Principal Contracts and Grants Officer
Principal Contracts and Grants Officer
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$ 93043 - 112000
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Job Description
The Department of Contracts and Grants is excited to announce an opening for a Principal Contracts and Grants Officer (Contracts and Grants Administrator III) at our University Park Campus (Credit Union Building). This pivotal role involves collaborating with faculty university offices and external funding agencies to streamline information exchange and provide essential services and training related to pre and postaward administration of contracts and grants as well as complex compliance requirements.
As a Principal Officer you will engage with faculty and staff across USC playing a key role in supporting our investigators from proposal development through to award closeout. Our department ensures that all grants and contracts uphold USCs standards for academic freedom research ethics and fiscal responsibility. We pride ourselves not only on being subject matter experts but also on proactively developing training programs and innovative tools to enhance compliance and management of awards across our departments and schools.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of officers providing guidance and professional development.
Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with school representatives central unit representatives faculty and staff.
Serve as a primary point of contact for customer service inquiries ensuring concerns are effectively addressed.
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements in alignment with university policy for various sponsors including industry nonprofit local government federal and international entities.
Provide comprehensive postaward administrative support including expenditure approvals and compliance with reporting requirements while coordinating submissions to sponsors.
Troubleshoot and resolve pre and postaward administrative issues related to sponsored projects.
Liaise with funding agencies to negotiate awards establish account numbers and coordinate necessary documentation.
Review and recommend proposals for research training and public service projects for approval.
Represent the university in official capacities with sponsoring agencies offering guidance on agency requirements and proposal submissions.
Assist faculty and staff in identifying external funding sources for sponsored research and training.
Oversee the administration of particularly complex projects such as national research centers and program projects.
Perform additional duties as assigned with the understanding that responsibilities may evolve over time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree or related undergraduate study; combined experience and education may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years in Contracts and Grants Administration with combined education and experience able to substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
At least 5 years of experience in Contracts and Grants Administration.
Familiarity with university policies and procedures.
In addition the successful candidate must also demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment toUSCs Unifying Values.
We invite you to be part of a dedicated team that supports USCs mission and contributes to the success of our research community. If you are passionate about contracts and grants administration and want to make a significant impact we would love to hear from you!
The annual base salary range for this position is $93043.12 $112000.00. When determining an offer the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education training key skills internal peer alignment applicable laws contractual requirements grant funding and market conditions.
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Required Education:Related undergraduate study
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Required Experience:
3 years
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Experience with Contracts and Grants Administration
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213)or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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