Grantsmanship Development Professional

Posting Number:

S15534P

Grantsmanship Development Professional

VPR-Strategic Rsch Dev

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

$60,000+, Commensurate with Experience

07/30/2026

Yes

09/01/2026

Athens Area

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
).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Grants Writer II

Exempt

1.00

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM discipline
• Superior editing and proofreading skills
• 3 years of experience editing scientific/academic writing
• 5 years of experience working with academic faculty
• Broad lay knowledge of academic research
• Demonstrated breadth of academic interests
• Knowledge of the federal grant landscape
• Experience writing, developing, editing, administering, or otherwise contributing to grant proposals to NSF and NIH
• Experience mentoring, coaching, advising, or instructing in an academic or similar setting
• Public speaking ability

Under the direction of the Director in the Office for Strategic Research Development, perform professional level duties related to the development of research grant writing ability and knowledge (“grantsmanship”) across the University of Georgia’s research enterprise. This includes working intensively with individual faculty to develop grant proposals and instruct them in grantsmanship. It also includes developing and delivering grantsmanship workshops and other outreach activities.

This position requires experience working closely with academic faculty; knowledge of research grant proposal development; and superior writing, editing, and proofreading ability.

• A demonstrated capacity for independent decision-making
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment
• High…