Grants Officer I
Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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
Sponsored Projects Administration, Pre-Award is the central
pre-award or sponsored projects office at the University of
Georgia. The office manages an extensive portfolio of
awards/proposals. 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, compliances,
problem-solving, etc.) The successful candidate will join several
other research administrators in SPA and manages the high level
desk with the most complicated sponsors, contracts, and
internal/external authorities. In addition to current workload, the
Grants Officer I serves as a mentor and helps train others in SPA.
Due to the breadth of knowledge and experience, rarely needs
assistance with the most complicated sponsors/issues. Consistently
demonstrates an ability to independently manage work queue, honor
deadlines and performance metric expectations, resolve issues, and
consistently demonstrate SPA Customer Service Standards. The
employee will independently negotiate contracts and will possess
signatory authority to bind the University to terms and
conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
* High level of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
pertaining to external funding and finance and administration.
* Established level of knowledge of contract negotiations and
ability to effectively draft agreements.
* 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,
directly with PIs and other UGA personnel about a limited array of
research administration topics.
* Work under varying levels of supervision in a deadline oriented
environment.
* Strong commitment to excellent customer service and the ability
to manage their desk as well as serve as a mentor/trainer of newer
employees.
Physical Demands
Sitting at computer for long periods of time, standing, walking,
bending, stooping, carrying, lifting up to 20 lbs.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position
of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control
of financial resources? No 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.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Reviews grant contracts for compliance with federal, state, and
sponsor rules and regulations as well as UGA policies and
procedures and mentors a Grants Specialist I-III in the same.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Manages contracts from pre-award stages through to project
close-out, although is not responsible for financial accounting and
mentors a Grants Specialist I-III in the same.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
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 and
subcontracts' adherence to internal legal considerations.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Assists faculty and staff with interpreting agency philosophy,
policies, regulations and guidelines; interprets, clarifies, and
documents diverse agency requirements, procedures, and
policies.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Negotiates and authorizes contracts on behalf of UGA or its
research foundation. May defer to Legal Affairs and Innovation
Gateway on some issues.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Serves as liaison between potential funding agencies and faculty
regarding complex questions. Performs related work as assigned.
Percentage of time 10
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression,
please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Cathy Cuppett Recruitment Contact Email
cathya15@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility
of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact
University HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic
information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or
protected veteran status.
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