SFP - Grants & Contracts Officer II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Georgia State University’s School of Public Health, located in Atlanta, seeks a Sponsor Funded Grants and Contracts Officer II to coordinate pre-award and post-award activities for sponsored projects and service contracts. The role collaborates with PIs, department leadership, and sponsor agencies to ensure compliant financial management.

The successful candidate will monitor budgets and expenditures, manage contract documentation, and oversee invoicing, reporting, and project closeout,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with pre-award and post-award processes.
• Knowledge of grants, contracts, and research administration policies.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Award Functions: Provides pre-award support for MCCHD grant proposals to facilitate timely and accurate preparation and submission; Manages and processes contract-related requests; Serves as a liaison among department leadership, faculty, legal representatives, the Office of Research, and sponsoring agencies.
• Post-Award Functions: Manages project expenses and personnel planning for service contracts; Processes contract amendments, extensions, and budget revisions; Reviews and submits invoicing requests; Coordinates and submits progress reports, invoices, and templates; Performs project closeout activities and ensures proper billing and fund recovery; Keeps PIs informed with expenditure reports and shadow accounting.
• Other Administrative Functions: Reviews and approves payment requests; Assists with administration of sales and service accounts; Approves payments through Cash Office; Prepares and routes contracts through legal review.
• Other General Functions: Maintains knowledge of university policies and sponsor guidelines; Participates in training to strengthen research administration knowledge; Provides support to senior Grants and Contracts staff; Performs other related duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - SFP - Grants & Contracts Officer II (26001416)

Job Description

SFP - Grants & Contracts Officer II - 26001416

Description

Description :

Grants and Contracts Officer II

Georgia State University
School of Public Health
Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH educates practitioners and thought leaders while engaging in research and outreach that promotes health equity and addresses urgent public health challenges. Located in Atlanta, an internationally recognized hub of public health expertise, the School provides opportunities to collaborate with leading public health organizations, government agencies, and community partners. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing research, strengthening partnerships, and promoting better health for everyone, everywhere.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds because we believe that diverse perspectives and collaborative partnerships make us a stronger team.

The School of Public Health, Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development, is seeking a dedicated Sponsor Funded Grants and Contracts Officer II to join our team.

WHAT MAKES THE UNIVERSITY A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, and more.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and training to support career growth.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development (MCCHD) within the School of Public Health is seeking a dedicated Sponsor Funded Grants and Contracts Officer II to support the financial and administrative management of sponsored projects, service contracts, and related research activities. This position plays an essential role in facilitating the successful administration of grants and contracts by coordinating pre-award and post-award activities, monitoring project budgets and expenditures, managing contract documentation, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor guidelines.

The Grants and Contracts Officer II will work collaboratively with principal investigators (PIs), department leadership, faculty, the Office of Research, legal representatives, sponsoring agencies, and other university partners to support the effective management of sponsored funding and contractual activities. The incumbent will provide essential financial, administrative, and operational support throughout the project lifecycle, helping ensure accurate financial reporting, timely invoicing, appropriate use of funds, and successful project closeout.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Pre-Award Functions

• Provides pre-award support for MCCHD grant proposals, as needed, to facilitate the timely and accurate preparation and submission of proposals.
• Manages and processes contract-related requests, utilizing appropriate university systems and procedures.
• Serves as a liaison among department leadership, faculty, legal representatives, the Office of Research, and sponsoring agencies to support successful proposal submissions and contract processing.

Post-Award Functions

• Manages project expenses and personnel planning for service contracts, ensuring expenses are reasonable, allocable, allowable, and consistent with project requirements.
• Requests and processes contract amendments, extensions, and budget revisions to support changing project needs.
• Reviews, approves, and submits invoicing requests in accordance with applicable requirements and established procedures.
• Coordinates, reviews, and submits progress reports, invoices, and other required documents and templates to meet sponsor and university reporting requirements.
• Performs project closeout activities for service projects, ensuring expenses are appropriately billed and outstanding funds are received before closing accounts.
• Keeps principal investigators informed of grant and contract budget activity through accurate and timely expenditure reports, shadow accounting, and expense projections.
• Reconciles project accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accurate financial records and appropriate monitoring of project expenditures.
• Initiates, processes, and enters purchase order requests for subcontracts and subawards.

Other Administrative Functions

• Reviews and approves payment requests for contract-related and sales and service expenditures.
• Assists with the administration of sales and service accounts, maintaining accurate monthly records of expenditures, invoices, and payments.
• Approves payments for processing through the Cash Office.
• Prepares and routes new and amended contracts through the appropriate legal review process for sales and service activities.

Other General Functions

• Maintains current knowledge of university policies, sponsor guidelines, and applicable procedures related to grants, contracts, and research administration.
• Participates in job-related training sessions and professional development workshops to strengthen knowledge and skills in research administration.
• Provides support to the Grants and Contracts Officer III and the Director of MCCHD Grants, Contracts, and Finance, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications : Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

College/Business Unit

School of Public Health

Department : Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development/School of Public Health

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift : 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Salary : $55,100 - $69,000

Pay Grade : 19

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

10/16/26, 8:11:45 PM

Closing Date

Closing Date : 10/31/26, 3:59:00 AM

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