Research Funding Administrator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S13952P

Working Title

Research Funding Administrator

Department

Warnell-Research

About the University of Georgia

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About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

M-F

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

08 / 04 / 2025

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

08 / 25 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Position Information

Classification Title

Grants & Contracts Professional

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

This position serves as the post-award administrator for all grants in the Warnell School to ensure that they function efficiently. The personnel will work closely with the Associate Dean for Research and the Assistant Director of Finance and Operations in the Warnell School to ensure smooth functioning of the grants and contract-related fiscal functions. This position acts as a liaison between the School and the Sponsored Programs office to help solve issues related to grant funding. It serves as a bridge between faculty and staff, and the business office to triage and resolve complex issues including but not limited to post-award grants accounting and management, resolving budget errors while submitting transactions, collecting research payroll information for budget planning and forecasting, set up and monitor UGARF accounts. Additionally, this role provides training and guidance in grant management best practices to ensure compliance across the School.

With a portfolio of 330 active grants and annual expenditures exceeding $15 million, this position is essential to maintaining the financial integrity and operational excellence of the Warnell School's robust research enterprise.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

• Considerable knowledge of accounting, budgeting, contracts and grants policies and procedures. Ability to audit and compile financial reports.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Extensive computer experience in Windows environment including spreadsheets, word-processing, e-mail, and the internet.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of customer service attitude for serving a variety of clientele including faculty and staff, and external entities by developing and maintaining effective working relationship with everyone.

Physical Demands

Long hours working at computer.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Post Award Management-

Percentage of time

55

Duties / Responsibilities

Payroll corrections-

Track faculty effort on projects, ensuring that they have dedicated the correct amount of time (funds) for the time period of the projects.

Percentage of time

30

Duties / Responsibilities

Miscellaneous-

Advise the Research Admin Specialist position to help with day to day grants portal submissions.

Percentage of time

10

Duties / Responsibilities

Others :

Percentage of time