Grants & Sponsored Programs Lead

Georgia College & State University; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia College & State University seeks a Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects to expand external support for instructional programs, research, and public service. The Director oversees pre-award and non-financial post-award activities, ensures compliance with funding sources, and strengthens community ties through partnerships and initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with faculty and staff to align grant services with university goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in grants management, public funding administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and local grant programs.

Responsibilities

• Stimulates robust grant activity campus-wide.
• Develops and maintains procedures to encourage grant proposal writing and submission.
• Identifies potential funding sources and opportunities.
• Provides university-wide leadership for all aspects of pre-award and post-award grant activity.
• Designs, prepares, and seeks funding for university eligible projects and programs.
• Leads development of policies and guidelines to improve grants infrastructure.
• Promotes links between funding opportunities and faculty, staff, and partners.
• Leads and manages grant development activities and timelines.

Skills

Grant management

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Georgia College & State University seeks a Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects to expand external support for instructional programs, research, and public service. The Director oversees pre-award and non-financial post-award activities, ensures compliance with funding sources, and strengthens community ties through partnerships and initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with faculty and staff to align grant services with university goals and