Grants Specialist I - Pre-Award Research Admin

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Grants Specialist I in the SPA Pre‑Award office. The role supports pre‑award activities, reviews and negotiates awards, and maintains a caseload across departments with a focus on sponsored projects.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree, demonstrate strong customer service, and be able to work closely with faculty, staff, and graduate students. The team manages about 2,500 awards annually totaling over $200 million.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Foundational knowledge of external funding policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate proposal preparation, submission, and implementation.
• Strong communication skills with PIs and university personnel.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes grant awards, cooperative agreements, and MOUs with various sponsors.
• Manages awards from setup through project close-out, including negotiations and modifications.
• Ensures compliance with agency guidelines and university regulations.
• Interprets agency requirements and documents diverse guidelines for faculty and staff.
• Serves as liaison between funding agencies and faculty regarding complex questions.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Proposal submission

Negotiation

Communication

Caseload management

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Grants Specialist I in the SPA Pre‑Award office. The role supports pre‑award activities, reviews and negotiates awards, and maintains a caseload across departments with a focus on sponsored projects.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree, demonstrate strong customer service, and be able to work closely with faculty, staff, and graduate students. The team manages about 2,500 awards annually totaling over $200 million.