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Posting Number:
S14210P Working Title:
Research Funding Administrator Department:
Franklin-Deans Business Office Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area Employment Type:
Full Time Full/Part Time:
Full Time Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience Posting Date:
10/03/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Proposed Starting Date:
10/13/2025 EEO Policy Statement:
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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR. USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. Classification Title:
Grants Professional II FLSA:
Exempt FTE:
1.00 Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience Duties/Responsibilities
Pre-Award
Assisting faculty in preparing and processing highly complex grant proposals, assist with proposal development, and non-typical reporting procedures utilizing the grants portal Assist faculty, staff and graduate students in propose/application development, preparation and submission (both new proposals and proposal for additional funding to existing agreements) Serve as a Delegated Limited Submission Authority for the department Create budgets, budget justifications, cost share budgets, directions regarding proposal content and formats to assure compliance with agency guidelines and requests for information, applicable Federal, State and Institutional regulations Ensure accuracy of budgets, including salary and fringe benefits rates, travel, indirect costs, cost share and sub-contracts Post-Award
Account management and monthly reconciliation for restricted projects Meeting with faculty PI’s to review account activity, and ensure proper close-out of accounts Reviewing expenditures for compliance and submit needed requests (award modifications), review purchasing for export controls and work with REST accounts to process journal vouchers Coordinating the approval process for annual and end-of-project salary certifications Ensuring that grant activities and expenditures are in accordance with federal, state, and university policies Assist faculty with effort planning Sub-contract administration, administrative action requests, research buyouts, no-cost extensions, and ensuring that grant projects are closed out properly Liaise with the Sponsored Project Administration (SPA) and Accounts Receivable offices on campus Approvals And Compliance
Serve as departmental approver in the UGA Financial Management system for departments in assigned cluster Ensure compliance with UGA financial processes and standards Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that involve higher-level management consultation Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot charts and tables Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated experience performing complex analyses involving programmatic and fiscal considerations, formation of action plans, and independently making decisions in all aspects Delegated Limited Submission Authority (DLSA) status typically is expected to be attained at this level within one year Knowledge of pre-award and post-award regulatory procedures Familiarity with grant policies related to federal funding agencies Strong attention to detail Physical Demands:
Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a 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):
Yes 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, see 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. Seniority level
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Posting Number:
S14210P Working Title:
Research Funding Administrator Department:
Franklin-Deans Business Office Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area Employment Type:
Full Time Full/Part Time:
Full Time Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience Posting Date:
10/03/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Proposed Starting Date:
10/13/2025 EEO Policy Statement:
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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR. USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. Classification Title:
Grants Professional II FLSA:
Exempt FTE:
1.00 Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience Duties/Responsibilities
Pre-Award
Assisting faculty in preparing and processing highly complex grant proposals, assist with proposal development, and non-typical reporting procedures utilizing the grants portal Assist faculty, staff and graduate students in propose/application development, preparation and submission (both new proposals and proposal for additional funding to existing agreements) Serve as a Delegated Limited Submission Authority for the department Create budgets, budget justifications, cost share budgets, directions regarding proposal content and formats to assure compliance with agency guidelines and requests for information, applicable Federal, State and Institutional regulations Ensure accuracy of budgets, including salary and fringe benefits rates, travel, indirect costs, cost share and sub-contracts Post-Award
Account management and monthly reconciliation for restricted projects Meeting with faculty PI’s to review account activity, and ensure proper close-out of accounts Reviewing expenditures for compliance and submit needed requests (award modifications), review purchasing for export controls and work with REST accounts to process journal vouchers Coordinating the approval process for annual and end-of-project salary certifications Ensuring that grant activities and expenditures are in accordance with federal, state, and university policies Assist faculty with effort planning Sub-contract administration, administrative action requests, research buyouts, no-cost extensions, and ensuring that grant projects are closed out properly Liaise with the Sponsored Project Administration (SPA) and Accounts Receivable offices on campus Approvals And Compliance
Serve as departmental approver in the UGA Financial Management system for departments in assigned cluster Ensure compliance with UGA financial processes and standards Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that involve higher-level management consultation Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot charts and tables Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated experience performing complex analyses involving programmatic and fiscal considerations, formation of action plans, and independently making decisions in all aspects Delegated Limited Submission Authority (DLSA) status typically is expected to be attained at this level within one year Knowledge of pre-award and post-award regulatory procedures Familiarity with grant policies related to federal funding agencies Strong attention to detail Physical Demands:
Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a 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):
Yes 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, see 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. Seniority level
Entry level Job function
Administrative Industries
Online Audio and Video Media We’re removing boilerplate content and preserving the essential job information in a clean, accessible format.
#J-18808-Ljbffr