Grants & Fiscal Manager – Post-Award Administration

University of Georgia; Ohio; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget and Fiscal Manager at the University of Georgia leads post‑award grants management and fiscal operations within the Graduate School Business Office. The role oversees restricted accounts, procurement, and financial transactions to ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing graduate student awards, tuition waiver processes, and reports, while coordinating payroll for funded positions and providing financial guidance to department staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Direct post‑award grant management experience in higher education is preferred.
• Financial, human resources, and payroll experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee post‑award grants management and fiscal operations.
• Maintain and reconcile departmental accounts and prepare budget reports.
• Manage tuition waiver processes and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate hiring, payroll for sponsor-funded personnel, and account closeouts.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with university and sponsor requirements.

Skills

Financial management

Grant administration

Budgeting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Budget and Fiscal Manager at the University of Georgia leads post‑award grants management and fiscal operations within the Graduate School Business Office. The role oversees restricted accounts, procurement, and financial transactions to ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing graduate student awards, tuition waiver processes, and reports, while coordinating payroll for funded positions and providing financial guidance to department staff.