Grant Project Coordinator

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The Grant Project Coordinator will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of two externally funded curriculum and professional development projects in agricultural and STEM education. The position will manage project timelines and deliverables, facilitate communication among co-PIs and partners, and coordinate multi-site curriculum implementation and follow-up activities. The coordinator will also assist with research and evaluation tasks, including data collection, analysis, and reporting for diverse stakeholder audiences. Other duties as assigned.

25% - Essential - Project Management and Coordination
Oversee project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for two concurrent grant-funded initiatives, ensuring activities are completed on schedule and aligned with project goals. Coordinate across multiple stakeholders (co-PIs, specialists, teachers, and partners) to plan curriculum rollouts, schedule meetings, and support sustained engagement and follow-up.

20% - Essential - Communication, Collaboration, and Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate effective communication among cross-disciplinary project teams, providing guidance and support to participating teachers and collaborators. Gather and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine curriculum materials and implementation strategies through iterative improvement cycles.

20% - Essential - Organizational and Logistical Support
Manage day-to-day logistics associated with multiple curriculum development and implementation efforts, including scheduling, resource allocation (e.g., weather stations and instructional materials), and coordination of professional development activities. Maintain organized systems for documentation, archiving educational resources, and tracking project activities.

20% - Essential - Conference and Dissemination Support
Assist with the preparation of presentations, posters, and other materials for conferences and professional meetings. Coordinate timelines and tasks related to dissemination events and help showcase project outcomes to local, state, and national audiences.

15% - Essential - Research, Evaluation, and Reporting
Assist with the design and implementation of summative assessments and other evaluation instruments; support data collection, organization, and analysis. Contribute to preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, and other documentation, and assist in developing materials for research dissemination to educators, researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers.

Education - Master's Degree - Agriculture/Agricultural Education
Work Experience - 7+ years Agricultural Education/Cooperative Extension Service/4-H

Education - Doctoral / Professional Degree - Agriculture/Agricultural Education

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

No Physical Requirements

No Work Conditions

Standard Hours: 37.5

Anticipated Salary: up to $41,000

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

7 May 2026

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.