What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Compliance Administrator position at USC Marshall School of Business?
Job Description
Position Summary: The Compliance Administrator in the MURC Post Award department is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and internal regulations governing externally funded awards. This role supports the post-award lifecycle by monitoring financial and administrative activities, interpreting regulations, and collaborating with principal investigators (PIs), departmental staff, and central offices to ensure proper stewardship of sponsored funds. Key Responsibilities: Monitor post-award activities to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and applicable regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, agency-specific requirements, and MURC policy). Review and approve transactions related to sponsored projects, including expenditures, cost transfers, and budget modifications. Monitoring budgets to ensure the grant/contact is spent in accordance with the agency approved budget. Interpret sponsor terms and conditions and provide guidance to faculty and staff on post-award compliance matters. Identify compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution. Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness. Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Finance, PreAward, and other MURC offices. Stay current with evolving regulations and best practices in research administration. Key Competencies: Attention to detail and accuracy Regulatory knowledge and interpretation Critical thinking and judgment Collaboration and customer service orientation Time management and organizational skills This position is a hybrid position. Part remote and part onsite.
Position Summary: The Compliance Administrator in the MURC Post Award department is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and internal regulations governing externally funded awards. This role supports the post-award lifecycle by monitoring financial and administrative activities, interpreting regulations, and collaborating with principal investigators (PIs), departmental staff, and central offices to ensure proper stewardship of sponsored funds. Key Responsibilities: Monitor post-award activities to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and applicable regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, agency-specific requirements, and MURC policy). Review and approve transactions related to sponsored projects, including expenditures, cost transfers, and budget modifications. Monitoring budgets to ensure the grant/contact is spent in accordance with the agency approved budget. Interpret sponsor terms and conditions and provide guidance to faculty and staff on post-award compliance matters. Identify compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution. Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness. Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Finance, PreAward, and other MURC offices. Stay current with evolving regulations and best practices in research administration. Key Competencies: Attention to detail and accuracy Regulatory knowledge and interpretation Critical thinking and judgment Collaboration and customer service orientation Time management and organizational skills This position is a hybrid position. Part remote and part onsite.