Grants Coordinator I

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA seeks a Grants Coordinator I to manage day‑to‑day pre‑award submission processes and support non‑financial post‑award activities for a portfolio of colleges and units.

You will assist faculty and staff with grant and contract applications, provide budgeting guidance, review sponsor terms, establish award accounts, and help ensure compliance across university policies and sponsor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Three (3) or more years of related work experience.
• Preferred: work-related experience with grants and/or contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty, administrators and staff in the preparation, review, and submission of all grant and contract applications for research and other scholarly activities
• Provide technical guidance on grant/budget preparation and budget justifications in compliance with sponsor and university policies
• Review sponsor terms and conditions; negotiate and execute contracts on behalf of the university or its foundations
• Establish or modify award accounts in the university's electronic research administration system
• Coordinate post-award implementation and meetings with stakeholders
• Oversee non-financial post-award activities such as expenditure reporting and modifications requiring approvals
• Ensure sponsored funding documentation is uploaded to the electronic research administration system
• Assess process efficiency in pre-award and post-award activities

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Grants Coordinator I

Job ID: 303032

Location: Statesboro, Georgia; Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands‑on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student‑centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

OR

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Research Services & Sponsored Programs

Job Summary

Manage day-to-day pre-award submission processes and/or non-financial post award administration activities for an assigned portfolio of colleges and administrative units in support of faculty, administrators, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty, administrators and staff in the preparation, review, and submission of all grant and contract applications for research and other scholarly activities
• Assist with other research administration tasks as required or requested
• Provide technical guidance on the preparation of grant/contract budgets and budget justifications in full compliance of sponsor requirements as well as Georgia Southern, University System of Georgia, and State of Georgia policies and procedures
• Review sponsor terms and conditions; complete any needed negotiations; accept and execute contractual instruments on behalf of Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation (GSURSF) or in rare cases on behalf of Georgia Southern University
• Establish or modify award accounts in the university's electronic research administration system
• Send complete award/modification packet to Research Accounting (RA) and the Research & Service Foundation (RSF) to establish and/or modify a grant or existing grant account in the university's financial systems
• Coordinate post-award implementation kick off meetings with relevant stakeholders i.e., Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI), department administrative assistant, Research Accountant, etc
• Oversee non-financial post award activities such as disseminating monthly/quarterly expenditure report, determining if PD/PI modification requests such as re-budgets, changes in personnel, award transfers, no cost extensions, etc. require prior sponsor and/or institutional approval
• Ensure sponsored funding documentation is uploaded to the university's electronic research administration system
• Assess process efficiency with respect to pre-award and non-financial grant and contract management activities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Work-related experience with grants and/or contracts

Proposed Salary

$26.44 - $28.84 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Working knowledge of federal, state, private, and University policy and procedure

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on September 2, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required
• Work week may extends to evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Background Check

• Standard + Education