Research Funding Administrator

Research Funding Administrator – University of Georgia

Posting Number: S14359P

Working Title: Research Funding Administrator

Department: VPR‑Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (Center for Molecular Medicine)

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Schedule: Normal hours Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm; hours may vary based on workload.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date: 11/10/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 01/01/2026

Location: Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement: 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Classification Title: Grants Professional III

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience. Certified Decentralized Limited Signature Authority (DLSA) Practitioner designation (Phase III) required.

Position Summary: This is a highly responsible senior managerial/professional position within the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center and the Center for Molecular Medicine. The position reports to the Center directors. The role manages the Centers' grant activities from pre‑award through termination, coordinates with the Office of Sponsored Projects and funding agencies, assists faculty with proposal preparation, and administers awards that generate over $20 million in external funding.

The position requires exceptional oral and written communication skills, meeting deadlines, and serving on institutional committees.

• Exhibits thorough knowledge of institutional and sponsor policies and procedures pertaining to external funding.
• Maintains DLSA status for submission of proposals to external funding agencies.
• Assists faculty in proposal development and award administration by managing information entry and creating proposal sections independently or supervising staff.
• Creates complex spreadsheets and other deliverables that cross multiple variables and summarize parameters.
• Provides administration and direct support to Center faculty (and collaborators) in proposal development by interpreting agency policies and ensuring conformity, including budget development and submission, and managing grant reporting requirements until termination.
• Signs Center proposals as the UGA Institutional Signatory and submits them directly to the funding agency.
• Acts as liaison between the Centers, the Office of Sponsored Projects, and funding agencies.
• Assesses and communicates proposal readiness and upcoming deadlines for submissions and mandatory progress reports.
• Prepares administration portions of reports, submits on time, and incorporates faculty research inputs.
• Writes justifications for special approvals and chartstring account additions.
• Manages grant portal documentation for No Cost Extensions and Residual Balances.
• Engages with pending awards to ensure seamless funding availability.
• Attends Research Administration Discussion Group meetings and may chair campus‑wide task forces/committees.
• Contributes to policy development and planning for grant and contract management.
• Maintains knowledge of UGA, federal, state, and agency sponsored research guidelines.
• Identifies funding sources, analyzes faculty research interests, and advises on grantsmanship.
• Maintains a database for active and pending grant support for assigned faculty, including effort, budgets, periods, numbers, titles, and prepares required forms for NIH, DOE, NSF, USDA, etc.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, credit check (if applicable), and pre‑employment drug test (if applicable). Visit UGA Background Check website for details.

Recruitment Contact Name: Michael Tiemeyer

Recruitment Contact Email: tiemeyer