Post-Award Grants & Budget Manager

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget and Fiscal Manager at University of Georgia Graduate School oversees post-award grants management, departmental accounts, and financial reporting. The role ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies while supporting graduate education programs and tuition waivers.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of professional experience, with strong knowledge of budgeting, HR/payroll, and university systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Post-award grants management experience in higher education preferred.
• Financial, human resources, and payroll experience.
• Familiarity with graduate education and graduate student funding in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the core administrator for post-award sponsored projects management.
• Coordinate between Graduate School and Sponsored Projects Administration for financial compliance.
• Monitor expenditures and grant spending; ensure alignment with sponsor guidelines.
• Provide monthly budget reports and fund management for graduate awards.
• Oversee tuition waiver processing and compliance reporting.

Skills

Grants management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Accounting software

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Banner

Grants Portal

UGA Financials

OneUSG Connect

Job description

The Budget and Fiscal Manager at University of Georgia Graduate School oversees post-award grants management, departmental accounts, and financial reporting. The role ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies while supporting graduate education programs and tuition waivers.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of professional experience, with strong knowledge of budgeting, HR/payroll, and university systems.