Contracts and Grants Officer

The Department of Contracts and Grants is excited to announce an opening for a Contracts and Grants Officer (Contracts and Grants Administrator II) 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 post-award administration of contracts and grants, as well as complex compliance requirements.As a C&G Officer, you will engage with faculty and staff across USC, playing a key role in supporting our investigators from proposal review & submission through to award closeout. Our department ensures that all grants and contracts uphold USC's 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:•Serve as an expert and resource on sponsors, offering comprehensive guidance and support to faculty and departments regarding federal proposals, award management, and post-award matters.•Serve as a subject matter expert and key resource for non-profit and university proposal submissions, offering expert guidance on these proposal types. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of submission systems, common challenges, and the ability to effectively navigate and successfully submit proposals.•Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with school representatives, central unit representatives, faculty, and staff.•Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements in alignment with university policy for various sponsors, including industry, non-profit, local government, federal, and international entities.•Provide comprehensive post-award administrative support, including expenditure approvals and compliance with reporting requirements, while coordinating submissions to sponsors.•Troubleshoot and resolve pre- and post-award administrative issues related to sponsored projects.•Liaise with funding agencies to negotiate awards, establish account numbers, and coordinate necessary documentation.•Represent the university in official capacities with sponsoring agencies, offering guidance on agency requirements and proposal submissions.•Demonstrate the ability to quickly integrate into a dynamic workload, assume key responsibilities, and build strong, collaborative relationships across departments and schools.•Excel in establishing clear communication and adapting seamlessly to diverse environments, ensuring the successful completion of tasks and initiatives.•Perform additional duties as assigned, with the understanding that responsibilities may evolve over time.Minimum Qualifications:•Education: Bachelor's 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:•Bachelor's degree.•At least 3 years of experience in Contracts and Grants Administration.•Familiarity with university policies and procedures.We invite you to be part of a dedicated team that supports USC's 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!In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.The annual base salary range for this position is $81,378.83 - $92,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.#LI-AW1Minimum Education:- Related undergraduate study- Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience:- 2 years- Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experienceMinimum Field of Expertise:- Contracts and grants administration experienceUSC is a smoke-free environmentUSC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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