The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) supports USC's investigators from proposal development to award closeout, ensuring that our grants and contracts are consistent with university standards for academic freedom, research ethics and fiscal responsibility. The Department of Contracts and Grants is seeking a Senior Contracts and Grants Officer (Contracts and Grants Administrator II) to join its team that mainly supports the Health Sciences Campus with a hybrid work schedule on the University Park Campus (Credit Union Building). The Senior Contract & Grant Officer interacts with faculty, University offices and external funding agencies to facilitate the exchange of information and provide services associated with pre and post-award administration of contracts and grants to assigned departments.
Job Accountabilities:
* Proposal/Pre-Award
* Negotiation
* Post- Award
* Other
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Education:
- Related Undergraduate Study
- Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
- 2 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree 3 years of Contracts and Grants Administration experience - - Knowledge of University policies and procedures Demonstrated negotiation skills
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- $86,368.56. 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.
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