We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team in Columbia, South Carolina. In this role, you will provide crucial support to compliance and research administration processes, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and contribute to grant-related initiatives. Responsibilities: • Assist with compliance audits and ensure timely renewal of licenses. • Shadow team members during audit processes to gain insights and provide support. • Conduct research to identify grant opportunities at federal, state, and local levels. • Collaborate with the private grants team to support their administrative needs. • Build and maintain relationships with faculty to facilitate grant processing and trust-building. • Develop and distribute newsletters on grant opportunities to relevant stakeholders. • Review pre-award research budgets and ensure compliance with guidelines. • Utilize grant management software to support administrative tasks. • Perform general administrative duties, including answering calls and data entry. • Support the team in managing government and federal grants effectively.

• Proven experience in administrative assistance or a related field. • Familiarity with grant administration and management processes. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to handle inbound calls and perform receptionist duties. • Proficiency in data entry and managing administrative tasks. • Knowledge of federal and government grant processes is preferred. • Experience with grant management software, such as uCera, is a plus. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.

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Columbia, SC
onsite
Temporary
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team in Columbia, South Carolina. In this role, you will provide crucial support to compliance and research administration processes, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and contribute to grant-related initiatives. Responsibilities: • Assist with compliance audits and ensure timely renewal of licenses. • Shadow team members during audit processes to gain insights and provide support. • Conduct research to identify grant opportunities at federal, state, and local levels. • Collaborate with the private grants team to support their administrative needs. • Build and maintain relationships with faculty to facilitate grant processing and trust-building. • Develop and distribute newsletters on grant opportunities to relevant stakeholders. • Review pre-award research budgets and ensure compliance with guidelines. • Utilize grant management software to support administrative tasks. • Perform general administrative duties, including answering calls and data entry. • Support the team in managing government and federal grants effectively.
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