Grants Specialist

GRANTS SPECIALIST I

Position Summary:

Sponsored Projects Administration, Pre‑Award is the central pre‑award or sponsored projects office at the University of Georgia. The office manages an extensive portfolio of awards/proposals. Work is highly professional and technical, involving the review and processing of research and other grant proposals, negotiation of awards and contracts, and a variety of post‑award non‑financial administrative duties (no‑cost extensions, amendments, compliances, problem‑solving, etc.).

The successful candidate will join several other research administrators in SPA and maintain an entry‑level desk with easier sponsors, proposal/awards, and internal authorities with the guidance of a mentor, seeking assistance with more complicated sponsors, proposal/award issues. The employee will independently negotiate awards and will possess signatory authority to bind the University to agreement terms and conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

(None provided)

• Foundation level of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding and finance and administration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university personnel, state and federal agencies and private organizations on complex matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, directly with PIs and other UGA personnel about a limited array of research administration topics.
• Work under varying levels of supervision in a deadline oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to manage an entry‑level desk with the guidance of a mentor.

• Reviews grant awards for compliance with federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations as well as UGA policies and procedures. (25%)
• Manages awards from pre‑award stages through to project close‑out, although is not responsible for financial accounting. (20%)
• Assures compliance with agency guidelines and all applicable federal, state, and university regulations, such as animal and human subject use, debarment and suspension, drug‑free workplace. Ensures accuracy of proposal budget including indirect costs and subcontracts’ adherence to internal legal considerations. (15%)
• Assists faculty and staff with interpreting agency philosophy, policies, regulations and guidelines; interprets, clarifies, and documents diverse agency requirements, procedures, and policies. (15%)
• Negotiates and authorizes agreements on behalf of UGA or its research foundation. May defer to Legal Affairs on some issues. (15%)
• Serves as liaison between potential funding agencies and faculty regarding complex questions. Performs related work as assigned. (10%)

Recruitment Contact Name:
Tammi Childs
Email: tachilds

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

• None listed

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.