Grants Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S12428P

Working Title

Grants Specialist

Department

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About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.

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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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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

Normal hours are 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday but days and hours could vary based on work load.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date

09 / 25 / 2024

Open until filled

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

11 / 01 / 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Position Information

Classification Title

Grants & Contracts Professional

FLSA

Exempt

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

Sponsored Programs Administration within the central administration staff for CCRC and CMM Research Centers. The office manages a portfolio of approximately $25M extramural funding annually.

Work is considered highly professional and technical, this employee will assist faculty, scientific staff, postdoctoral scholar and graduate students in preparation of research grant applications / proposals.

This employee will independently develop and manage internal reporting, development of award modifications and annual project reporting requirements of sponsor.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

• Advanced level of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding and finance and administration.
• Work independently in a deadline-driven environment with a mentor available for guidance as needed.
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university faculty and staff for coordination of complex project development / management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Center Administration, PIs and other UGA personnel regarding research administration topics.
• DLSA status or attain RTC role within 9 months with the commitment to work towards obtaining DLSA status within two years of hire.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 20lbs.
• Sitting for long periods of time at a desk and computer.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Is this a Position of Trust?

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

Does this position require a P-Card?

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

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

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

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

Coordinate with faculty, staff and graduate students on development and preparation of items required for proposal creation and submission based on sponsor guidelines and institutional policies.

Will work directly with faculty on budget development.

Coordinate the collection of all documentation from external collaborators and proposal subaward organizations.

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Duties / Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and maintenance of documents routinely requested by funding agencies such as other / current and pending support, COA spreadsheets, investigator biosketch documents.

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Duties / Responsibilities

• Management of internal status system for proposals and awards.
• Notify investigators regarding upcoming reporting requirements and assist in development and review of report documents to be submitted to funding agencies (federal, state and foundations).

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Duties / Responsibilities

Serve as Center contact with regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure conformance with applicable standards and requirements.

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Duties / Responsibilities

Assist with special projects, workshops, symposiums and other Center related activities and events.

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