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Responsible for the management of complex and innovative business and administrative activities related to sponsored and external research funding for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. This position has college-wide responsibility for establishing and maintaining accounting practices and standards of research grants, distribution of research generated funding, and budgetary oversight in coordination with Grants and Contracts Administration. Performs other duties as assigned.

35% - Essential - Supervision:
Lead and supervise CECAS Post Award team in the daily financial functions related to sponsored research. Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports. Establish performance metrics and set expectations of direct reports based on established strategy for post awards. Leader in  budget preparations for Department Chairs, COS, and ADR as needed. Oversee financial training and best practices related to grants for the college- collaborating with the offices of the ADR, Pre-Awards, CECAS Business Office and GCA. Coordinate the on-boarding of new post award staff. Hold regular post award meetings and resolve issues as needed.
30% - Essential - Operations:
Assists the CBO with budgeting, managing, reporting and balancing of CECAS grant funding and associated revenues generated from research activities such as incentive and GAD. Management and responsibility for operational processes and procedures including compliance with University, Federal, State, and Sponsor guidelines. Serve as CECAS point of contact on post award matters. Lead efforts with Principle Investigators and Department Chairs to project research budget and cost share needs. Review business processes for all academic units, approve budgetary action as needed. Work collaboratively with college and university stakeholder groups.
10% - Essential - College Administration:
Assists CBO to prepare annual cost share budgets, incentive distribution and GAD distribution. Transfer and communicate funds to departments and follow up on questions. Work with CECAS Business Office on annual budget requirements. Ensure grant expenditure and financial backup documentation is retained. Prepare annual research expenditure reports as required. Work with leadership team on new reporting as needed. Maintain college-level grant databases and ensure accuracy. Prepare and present college-level financial reports as needed.
10% - Essential - Leadership:
Serve as a leader in the college's staff leadership team. Oversee the development of training/updated material for the college financial team monthly meetings. Actively seek out areas of improvement related to grants and provide guidance on process improvements and implement changes through the post award team. Build strong collaboration between Pre Awards, GCA and Business Office groups. Attend required meetings on behalf of the CECAS Dean, ADR and COS as needed. Present professional material as needed to administration.
15% - Essential - Project Management:
Lead special projects as assigned to related research initiatives as required. Oversee resulting implementation efforts of the post awards grant personnel.

Education -  1st Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience - 1+ years

Work Experience - 5+ years

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

- Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
- Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Standard Hours: 37.5

Expected Salary Range: $66,400 - $104,000
 

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.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

March 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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 is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

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.