Senior Grants & Research Funding Lead

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens, GA seeks a Research Funding Administrator to oversee pre-award and post-award grants management for the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center and related centers. The role reports to the Joint Director and coordinates with the Office of Sponsored Projects to support faculty.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional experience, with strong communication, budgeting, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with faculty, agencies, and offices.
• Experience with pre-award and post-award grant administration and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal submissions as institutional signatory (DLSA) and coordinate submissions.
• Assist faculty by drafting proposal sections and supervising staff involved in proposal preparation.
• Develop complex budgets and multi-variable spreadsheets for sponsors.
• Manage awards from submission through closeout, including reporting and compliance.
• Provide strategic updates to Centers leadership regarding status, trends, and opportunities for grants.

Skills

Communication skills

Proposal development

Budgeting

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Research administration systems

Job description

University of Georgia in Athens, GA seeks a Research Funding Administrator to oversee pre-award and post-award grants management for the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center and related centers. The role reports to the Joint Director and coordinates with the Office of Sponsored Projects to support faculty.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional experience, with strong communication, budgeting, and project management skills.