Pre-Awards Grants Manager

Posting Number

S15932P

Working Title

Pre-Awards Grants Manager

Department

FACS-Fam & Cons Sci

About the University of Georgia

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Posting

Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary

$40,409 - $60,613

Posting Date

10/20/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

12/01/2026

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Classification Title

Grants Professional II

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

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

Position Summary

This incumbent plays a key role in the design, development, and implementation of a wide range of sponsored projects support for faculty grant development activities in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The individual consults with faculty to find funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, review proposals to ensure fit with funding source policies and goals, and coordinates activities with the University of Georgia’s Sponsored Projects Administration.

The employee also serves as a Decentralized Limited Signatory Authority (DLSA) on behalf of Sponsored Projects Administration and the Vice President for Research.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent communication/people skills.
• Extensive knowledge of OMB circulars and CASB justifications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make complex judgments and decisions.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

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