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CAES C&G Grants Manager

Job Details

Posting Number:

S07436P

Working Title:

CAES C&G Grants Manager

Department:

CAES-Contracts & Grants

About 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 (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is among the best and most established U.S. colleges of agriculture. In its classrooms, its Agricultural Experiment Stations, and its statewide network of UGA Cooperative Extension offices, the faculty and staff of CAES are dedicated to discovering, teaching, and delivering the science required for healthy living to flourish in Georgia. Agricultural and environmental sciences are only as important as the food you eat, the clothes you wear, and the water and air around you. To improve the quality and guard the safety of life’s necessities, CAES has gathered world-renowned scientists and exceptional students.

http://www.caes.uga.edu/about/overview.html
http://www.caes.uga.edu/about/overview/snapshot.html

College/Unit/Department website:

http://www.caes.uga.edu/research.html

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday. Hours may vary including occasional evening and weekend work to meet performance expectations.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications

Posting Date:

11/18/2021

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

01/01/2022

Location of Vacancy:

Athens 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement:

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Classification Title:

Business Operations Professional

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Family:

Research And Lab

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.

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager will provide full oversight and management of restricted accounts. This will encompass all aspects of post-award grants management. This position is part of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Contracts & Grants Office and will provide PI’s reports for funds status, monitor compliance including cost share and effort, and assist business managers in overall grant support.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

· Considerable knowledge of the principles, concepts, and procedures of business administration, and skill in applying accounting and financial management principles· Knowledge of university, state and federal policies concerning financial and personnel matters· Thorough knowledge of UGA financial and Human Resources systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business information systems and software· Ability to work independently on complex issues related to day-to-day operations of restricted accounts· Ability to produce and maintain reports and records· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and staff· Analytical skills to perform research on policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

Work at a computer for extended periods of time.

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?:

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):

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, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Account Management:
1. Work within UGA systems including UGA Financial Management System, UGA Budget Management System, Grants Portal, and UGAMart2. Monitor expenditures and project spending on restricted accounts to ensure chart strings are balanced and account codes are budgeted properly3. Provide Principal Investigators (PI) updates regarding the status of funds available to them and are able to access the funds efficiently and within the sponsor and state guidelines

Percentage of time:

40

Duties/Responsibilities:

Account Management:
1. Provide account detail statements to PIs monthly or quarterly pending PI preference. Provide scenario-based figures when requested and aid as needed to compile budget information for reports to funding agency2. Assist with account closeouts3. Verify grant spending follows UGA and funding agency guidelines and accounts are audit ready4. Monitor and balance project spending on state accounts5. Send out 30, 60, 90-day reports on grants coming to an end

Percentage of time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

Personnel Management:

1. Work with faculty’s home department business managers to ensure Key Personnel effort is being applied in accordance with the restricted account project budget. This includes ensuring research buyouts are in place, effort is applied and distributed appropriately throughout the project budget year, cost-share is met, working with the Research Administration Manager to ensure any discrepancies are addressed internally and externally.

2. Review and approve Funding Changes and Express Direct Retros

Percentage of time:

30

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. For assistance with your application or login, please email hrweb@uga.edu.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Ryan Fugett

Recruitment Contact Email:

ryanann1@uga.edu

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info
Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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