Grants Specialist

GRANTS SPECIALIST I – UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

Posting Number: S14414P

Posting Date: 11/20/2025 Closing Date: 01/01/2026

Salary: $53,040 annually

Employment Type: Full‑time, Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) office manages an extensive portfolio of research awards and proposals. The Grants Specialist I will maintain an entry‑level desk, manage awards through pre‑award stages, ensure compliance, and negotiate agreements.

• Review grant awards for compliance with federal, state and sponsor rules and university policies.
• Manage awards from pre‑award stages through to project close‑out, excluding financial accounting.
• Ensure compliance with agency guidelines and applicable regulations, including animal/human subject use, debarment and drug‑free workplace.
• Ensure accuracy of proposal budgets, including indirect costs and subcontracting.
• Assist faculty and staff with interpreting agency rules and documenting requirements.
• Negotiate and authorize agreements on behalf of UGA or its research foundation.
• Serve as liaison between funding agencies and faculty regarding complex questions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Foundation knowledge of institutional policies for external funding and finance.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university personnel, agencies, and private organizations.
• Attention to deadlines and performance metrics in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service.

• Institutional policies and procedures relating to external funding.
• Effective working relationships at all levels.
• Clear communication with PIs and UGA personnel.
• Work under varying supervision levels.
• Customer service excellence.

Sitting at a desk and computer for long periods.

Offers pending completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a credit check.

Recruitment Contact: Tammi Childs – tachilds

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

Location:

Athens, GA. The University of Georgia, chartered in 1785, is a leading public university with more than 240 years of academic excellence.