Programs Officer; Temp

Office of Sponsored Programs

Georgia State University
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The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is a unit of University Research Services & Administration (URSA) under the Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development. OSP is dedicated to facilitating research excellence  provide comprehensive support and assistance throughout the grant lifecycle, from proposal submission to the management and closeout of sponsored projects. Our team works closely with faculty, department administrators, and administrative staff across the university to ensure compliance and maximize the impact of research at GSU.

We are seeking to hire a Sponsored Programs Officer (Temp).

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

• Proposal Review and Submission:
  • Assisting GSU researchers and campus research administrators by providing technical assistance and guidance in the development and preparation of proposal submissions.
  • Reviewing proposal submissions to ensure compliance with GSU requirements, sponsor requirements and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
  • Using and maintaining expertise in a variety of sponsor proposal submission systems such as Research.gov, Grants.gov, Cayuse, Assist, Proposal Central and NASA NSPIRES.
  • Reviewing proposal budgets for accuracy and compliance with GSU and sponsor requirements.
• Review, Negotiation and Acceptance of Award Notices:
  • Reviewing award documents received from sponsors for terms and compliance, as well as working with the PI and campus research administrators to determine acceptability.
  • Ensuring all internal compliance approvals have been received, including COI, IRB, IACUC, and Biosafety.
  • Confirming internal budget accuracy and compliance with sponsor budget.
  • Preparing awards accurately for set up in GSU’s Spectrum financial system in compliance with GSU guidance.
• In Addition To These Duties:
  • Reviewing and processing just-in-time requests, no cost extensions, non-competing continuations, progress reports and contract modifications.
  • Communicating with sponsors as a GSU authorized official.
  • Reviewing and submitting requests to sponsors including carry forward requests, PI change requests and other prior approval requests.

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience; or a high school or GED and six years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

• Two years of pre-award research administration experience.
• Word, Excel, People Soft, Spectrum.

Office of Sponsored Programs

Atlanta Campus

Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 5:15pm

$38.50/hour

Temp

Non-Exempt

Temporary Work

02/11/26, 9:16:46 AM
02/25/26, 11:59:00 PM

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume

COMMUNITY:
Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING:
Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION:
Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

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