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.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 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.

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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.

This posting is for a range of positions.

The preferred qualification for a Grants Specialist I are a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in research administration at an institution of higher education or 2 years of office experience.

The preferred qualification for a Grants Specialist II are a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in research administration at an institution of higher education or 4 years of office experience.

The preferred qualification for a Grants Specialist III are a Bachelor's degree and at least 5years of experience in research administration at an institution of higher education or 6 years of office experience.

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 (no-cost extensions, amendments, compliance, problem-solving, etc.) 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. Highly professional customer service drives all activities in SPA. The employee will promote application of uniform guidance, sponsor rules and regulations, and UGA policies and procedures as it relates to proposal preparation and award acceptance and provide assistance to faculty, staff, and graduate students in this regard. The employee will independently manage a caseload, possess signatory authority to bind the University, and communicate with our sponsors as appropriate.

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.

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.

Reviews grant proposals for compliance with federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations as well as UGA policies and procedures, and signs, submits, and sets up the same on behalf of the University of Georgia and the Research Foundation.

Prepares revised budgets, Just In Time Responses, and other pre-award, but post proposal submission information and submits the same to sponsors.

Assures compliance with agency guidelines and all applicable federal, state, and university regulations, such as animal and human subject use, debarment and suspension, drug-free workplace. Ensures accuracy of proposal budget including indirect costs, cost share, and subcontracts' adherence to internal legal considerations.

Assists faculty and staff with proposal development and preparation by interpreting agency philosophy, policies, regulations and guidelines; interprets, clarifies, and documents diverse agency requirements, procedures, and policies.

Serves as liaison between potential funding agencies and faculty regarding complex questions. Performs related work and carries signature authority to bind the University to a contract, including the ability to agree to terms and conditions of an award at proposal time.