Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS03746PWorking TitleGrants ProfessionalDepartmentAuxiliary Services AdminAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 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/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websiteauxiliary.uga.eduPosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

This position offers a 40 hour work week. Hours and schedule may vary, but will typically be Monday – Friday.

Advertised SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosting Date08/15/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date08/29/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyAthens Area EEO Policy Statement

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.

Position Information

Classification TitleGrants & Contracts ProfessionalPay GradeFLSAExemptJob FamilyFTE1.0Minimum 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

Masters degree.

Experience working in higher education.

Experience in working with adhering to grants.

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university personnel, state and federal agencies and private organizations on complex matters.

Position Summary

This is responsible professional level work within the Auxiliary Services Division. The Grants Professional reports to the Auxiliary Services Quality & Organizational Excellence Analyst and will research, write, and coordinate grants through appropriate funding opportunities for existing, new, and cutting-edge future services. This position will work closely with Auxiliary leadership and will maintain close liaison with suitable partners (e.g., School of Engineering, Office of Sustainability, Procurement, etc.) to research, write, obtain, and coordinate multi-functional and multi-collaborative grant proposals to further the needs and mission of the University. The successful candidate will be familiar with the entire grant process from exploration through implementation through the grant post-award period, and be able to maintain oversight of multiple grants at a time.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

· Strong written communication skill; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
· Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for prospect research.
· Ability to work well in a team environment and coordinate the work of others.
· Experience with researching, conceptualizing, and writing proposals.
· Self-driven, pro-active, with ability to work effectively and independently.
· Detail oriented with demonstrated focus on accuracy and timelines.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University personnel, State and Federal agencies, and private organizations.

Physical Demands

Sitting for an extended period of time.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoCredit 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

· Conducts the full range of activities required to research funding opportunities that meet the mission, direction, and strategic vision of Auxiliary Services and UGA
· Cultivates, engages, and collaborates with Auxiliary Services’ departments, UGA colleges/divisions, and other agencies, when appropriate, to review prospect funding sources
· Facilitates and coordinates the team effort of principle investigators to review a wide range of funding agencies and organizations, including Federal, State, private, and internal funding sources
· Performs prospect research on available grant opportunities for suitability, eligibility, and probability of grant award
· Prepares executive summaries and synopses, and makes recommendations to senior management for grant submissions

Percentage of time35 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

· Tracks and coordinates participation in new and ongoing funding opportunities and submits grant proposals in collaboration with a variety of departments and programs
· Coordinates proposal team formation and effort, and writes/develops grant proposals; synthesizes proposal materials where relevant; ensures continuity of writing style among different writers
· Writes precise, consistent, grammatically correct, and well-organized documents
· Processes and submits proposals within deadlines, which meet the terms of the grant requirements, to senior management for approval. Once given approval for submission, prepares and submits grant proposals in compliance with funder guidelines
· Creates templates and “boilerplate” documents to support proposal development infrastructure: develops and maintains a knowledge base of grant opportunities, grant points of contact, and a pool of potential University team members to help with future grants

Percentage of time35 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

· Coordinates the management of the award from pre-award stage through the termination of the grant/contract
· Serves as the primary organizational point of contact for questions/responses from grant administrators and pertinent organizations
· Develops and implements procedures for grant management and administration to include at minimum: grant contracts, grant visibility and awareness, grant finances, and other University obligations under grant stipulations
· Ensures all University parties comply with grant requirements; handles all on-going issues and challenges
· Tracks reporting schedules and grant progress. Ensures all deadlines are met under grant deliverables
· Responds to questions, or provides additional material, to grant originators

Percentage of time25 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Other Duties as Assigned

Percentage of time5Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents #1
2. Certification
3. List of References with Contact Information