Global Grants & Financial Operations Lead

Quest Oracle Community; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Administrator at the University of Georgia’s Peanut Innovation Lab will manage the lab's business and grant operations, including subaward administration, accounting, and sponsor reporting. The role requires strong financial controls, cross‑border coordination, and collaboration with faculty and central offices.

This grant‑funded position involves international travel, procurement, and personnel support, with a two‑year appointment initially and potential extension based on funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience managing sponsored projects, federal programs, and subawards.
• Strong budgeting, accounting and financial reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer subaward invoicing, payments and closeouts across multiple countries.
• Monitor budgets, rebudgeting and no-cost extensions; prepare sponsor reports.
• Design and implement account structures and internal controls for the award.
• Coordinate procurement, travel and HR support for the Lab’s operations.
• Supervise the Lab’s Business Operations Professional and ensure compliance.

Skills

Sponsored projects knowledge

Subrecipient invoicing review

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Leadership & supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5 years of professional experience

Tools

OneUSG Connect / PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

The Project Administrator at the University of Georgia’s Peanut Innovation Lab will manage the lab's business and grant operations, including subaward administration, accounting, and sponsor reporting. The role requires strong financial controls, cross‑border coordination, and collaboration with faculty and central offices.

This grant‑funded position involves international travel, procurement, and personnel support, with a two‑year appointment initially and potential extension based on funding