University of Georgia
Grants Specialist I/ Grants Specialist II
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Posting Details
Posting Number:
S12742P Working Title:
Grants Specialist I/ Grants Specialist II Department:
VPR-SPA Pre-Award 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. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. 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: Customer Service experience Detail Oriented Adaptable/flexible Deadline driven Risk assessment Decision Making Position Summary:
Sponsored Projects Administration, Pre-Award is the central pre-award or sponsored projects office at the University of Georgia. The office manages a portfolio of approximately 2,500 awards annually, totaling more than $441 million in FY21. Work is considered 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. The successful incumbent will join several other research administrators in SPA and maintain a caseload of proposals or awards spanning a group of departments, colleges, centers, or institutes at UGA. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Grants Specialist I:
Basic levels of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding and finance and administration. Work under high levels of supervision in a deadline-oriented environment with frequent guidance of a mentor. Strong commitment to excellent customer service. Grants Specialist II:
Intermediate level of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding and finance and administration. Work under a mid-level of supervision in a deadline-oriented environment with some guidance of a mentor. *All Grants Specialists (I-II):
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. Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time at a desk and computer. Duties/Responsibilities: Reviews grant proposals for compliance with federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations as well as UGA policies and procedures. Prepares revised budgets, Just In Time Responses, and other pre-award, but post proposal submission information. Assures compliance with agency guidelines and all applicable federal, state, and university regulations. Assists faculty and staff with proposal development and preparation. Serves as liaison between potential funding agencies and faculty regarding complex questions. Contact Information
Recruitment Contact Name:
Melissa Mottley Recruitment Contact Email:
mottley@uga.edu Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.
Posting Details
Posting Number:
S12742P Working Title:
Grants Specialist I/ Grants Specialist II Department:
VPR-SPA Pre-Award 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. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. 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: Customer Service experience Detail Oriented Adaptable/flexible Deadline driven Risk assessment Decision Making Position Summary:
Sponsored Projects Administration, Pre-Award is the central pre-award or sponsored projects office at the University of Georgia. The office manages a portfolio of approximately 2,500 awards annually, totaling more than $441 million in FY21. Work is considered 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. The successful incumbent will join several other research administrators in SPA and maintain a caseload of proposals or awards spanning a group of departments, colleges, centers, or institutes at UGA. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Grants Specialist I:
Basic levels of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding and finance and administration. Work under high levels of supervision in a deadline-oriented environment with frequent guidance of a mentor. Strong commitment to excellent customer service. Grants Specialist II:
Intermediate level of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding and finance and administration. Work under a mid-level of supervision in a deadline-oriented environment with some guidance of a mentor. *All Grants Specialists (I-II):
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. Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time at a desk and computer. Duties/Responsibilities: Reviews grant proposals for compliance with federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations as well as UGA policies and procedures. Prepares revised budgets, Just In Time Responses, and other pre-award, but post proposal submission information. Assures compliance with agency guidelines and all applicable federal, state, and university regulations. Assists faculty and staff with proposal development and preparation. Serves as liaison between potential funding agencies and faculty regarding complex questions. Contact Information
Recruitment Contact Name:
Melissa Mottley Recruitment Contact Email:
mottley@uga.edu Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter
#J-18808-Ljbffr