Grants Officer

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Posting Number: S14819P

Working Title:

GRANTS OFFICER I
Department: VPR-SPA Pre-Award

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type:
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Advertised Salary: $65,000+, commensurate with experience
Posting Date: 03/04/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 05/01/2026

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 types of 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.).

This position serves on the contract team. The successful candidate will join several other research administrators in SPA and manage the high‑level desk with the most complicated sponsors, contracts, and internal/external authorities. In addition to the current workload, the Grants Officer I serves as a mentor and helps train others in SPA. Due to the breadth of knowledge and experience, seldom needs assistance with the most complicated sponsors/issues.

Consistently demonstrates an ability to independently manage work queue, honor deadlines and performance metric expectations, resolve issues, and consistently demonstrate SPA Customer Service Standards. The employee will independently negotiate contracts and will possess signatory authority to bind the University to terms and conditions.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  (none specified).
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • High level of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding, finance, and administration.
  • Established knowledge of contract negotiations and ability to effectively draft agreements.
  • 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 their desk as well as serve as a mentor/trainer of newer employees.

• Reviews grant contracts for compliance with federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations as well as UGA policies and procedures, and mentors a Grants Specialist I‑III.
• Manages contracts from pre‑award stages through to project close‑out, although not responsible for financial…