Grants & Contracts Officer II

Grants & Contracts Officer II

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 II.

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:

• Perform pre-award activities for the college's large, complex, and diverse portfolio of federal, state, local, and private grants, contracts, and agreements.
• Ensure all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published timetables and deadlines.
• Ensure proposals are entered and routed in a timely manner for further review.
• Interpret regulations and guidelines of multiple programs funding with complex and broad guidelines for spending.
• Act as back-up for post-award G&C lls in the college when needed.
• Work on new grant proposals with faculty as assigned by supervisor.
• 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.
• Assist PIs with a variety of forms that may be necessary for final proposal submission and internal approvals, including but not limited to F&A waivers, F&A split forms, and sponsor-specific forms for signature.
• Keep pre-award files updated and maintained on the shared drive for CAS research administration.
• Work collaboratively with post-award G&C officers in CAS on various issues, including effort, re-budgeting, and allowable costs on sponsored projects.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum hiring standards:
Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit:
College of Arts & Sciences Department:
Faculty Development Year One

Location:

Atlanta Campus Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM Salary: $55,100 - $69,000 Pay Grade: 19 FLSA Status:
Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING, TRANSFORMATION, INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, STRATEGIC INNOVATION

USG Core Value Statement:
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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Background Check:
Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime:
Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.