Grants Management Specialist, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
Responsibilities
The Grants Management Specialist will provide advice and assistance to program management in preparing and submitting proposals, maintaining and amending currently active federal projects, and completing all close-out activities for federal awards with accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, this position will serve as the Consortium-lead authority for obligating agency funds and issuing awards to other entities as well as conduct internal and external program evaluations as required. Finally, this role will provide a secondary backup for reporting requirements at both the state and federal levels.
Job Duties
- Provides advice and assistance to program management in formulating, drafting, reviewing and finalizing program solicitations, announcements, brochures, and other appropriate proposal generating mechanisms.
- Leads the Consortium’s annual biennial research RFP (requests for proposal) process and ensures the process remains on-schedule, affiliated parties are regularly informed and remain updated, and all federal requirements are achieved.
- Negotiates, drafts and finalizes grants, agreements, and other complex award instruments involving Consortium funding.
- Interprets and informs Consortium personnel as well as external project-related personnel on current policies and procedures regarding grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
- Serves as the lead Consortium grants officers with authority for obligating agency funds and issuing certain awards or award modifications and acts as a liaison with external customers, recipients, and awardee community to clarify, interpret, and resolve issues.
- Assists in the review of completed awards, making appropriate adjustments or disallowances, and processing close-outs to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
- Conducts internal and external program evaluations, including monitoring and assessing Consortium and awardee performances and establishing measures by monitoring, assessing, and ensuring the agency and awardees comply with all terms and conditions of awards.
- Ensures recipients comply with state and federal requirements and recommending or initiating appropriate action (when necessary) to protect agency interests by conducting audits, risk assessments, and business reviews of all entities that receive Consortium funding.
- In partnership with the Office of the State Audit and assisting Consortium Administration, provides assistance in the resolution of audit findings as well as the implementation and monitoring of the associated corrective action plans.
- In coordination with the Research and Fellowships Manager, ensures the Consortium remains compliant with federal and state reporting requirements.
Position Type
Regular, full-time Grants Administrator I position; South Carolina state classification code BE30 and pay-grade GEN09. Agency hiring range: $52,100 to $61,200. The finalist for this position must successfully complete an E-verify and driver’s license background check.
Work Location and Hours
This position is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Normal Consortium business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. However, work beyond regular business hours may be necessary in order to complete the requirements of the position. Occasional travel throughout the state and region is expected; a valid driver’s license is required.
- Posted: January 27, 2026
- Job Type: Staff
- Application deadline (expired): 02/01/2026
- Organization: South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
- Qualifications: Required Qualifications B.A or B.S. in Business, Accounting/Finance/Economics, Public Administration, Marine/Environmental Science or other related field from an accredited higher education institution plus two years of experience with grants/contracts management and other financial-related activities. A minimum of four (4) years work experience in a related field will be considered equivalent to the educational requirement. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with meticulous attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications B.A or B.S. in aforementioned related fields from an accredited higher education institution plus five years of experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with submitting and overseeing awards in Grants.gov, eRA Commons, NSF Fastlane, and other online proposal and management systems are preferred. Experience running a competitive selection process, such as a request for research proposals, is highly preferred.
- How to apply: Apply on website
- Location: Charleston, Sourth Carolina
- Web address: https://www.scseagrant.org/grants-management-specialist/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Contact Information
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium Employment Opportunity Email
applications@scseagrant.org