Grants & Contracts Officer III Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Grants & Contracts Officer III

The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student's university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence. The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire an experienced Grants & Contracts Officer III.

What Makes College of Arts & Science A Great Place?

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Here Is

What You Will Do:

Serve as a subject matter expert to faculty and staff and assist with training on all aspects of pre-award.

Lead and train GCO lls by creating, developing, and providing research administration training for pre-award duties for COAS staff.

Manage, coordinate, and monitor the proposal submission process for federal, state, local, and private grants, contracts, and agreements.

Ensure all proposal elements (required documentation, budget, cost share, sub-contracts, etc) are consistent, accurate, and complete.

Develop budgets and budget justifications which include proofing the budget.

Advise the PIs on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions.

Monitor compliance with agency and university regulations regarding submission; verify all financial information to include application of the appropriate F&A and fringe benefit rates for the project.

Educate faculty and staff regarding the proposal submission process.

Serves as final approver and remittance.

Collaborates with OSP staff on pre-award tasks related to submissions including advance accounts, JITs, budget revisions, eRA commons account setup.

Participates in working groups to improve research administration.

Serves as the point person for pre-award team members on grants, contracts and agreement issues as well as questions related to university and federal guidelines.

Interfaces with and acts as a liaison for principal investigators, department chairs, faculty and Associate Dean of Research with central research administration, Legal Affairs and granting agencies regarding the proposal submission process, award set up process, contract interpretation and sponsored programs policies to ensure compliance and successful completion of grants and contracts pre-award objectives.

Keeps the college abreast of changes impacting pre-award grants and contracts administration.

Works closely with central research administration on various initiative.

Other duties assigned.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $66,600 - $83,400. Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring

Qualifications:

Training and experience with federal research grants in a university setting.

College/Business Unit:
College of Arts & Sciences

Department:
Faculty Development

Location:

Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Salary: $66,600 - $83,400

Pay Grade: 21

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 07/13/26, 1:02:06 PM

Closing Date: 07/28/26, 3:59:00 AM

Special Instructions:
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 Cover Letter

Georgia State University Values

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
INTEGRITY:
Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources
EXCELLENCE:
Achieving the highest standards and…