Grants and Contracts Officer- Program Admin

Grants and Contracts Officer – Sponsored Program Admin

Job : 292568

Location: Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912;
Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us: Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers across four campuses. Over 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub, experiential learning, and world-class clinical care. Our mission and values guide our commitment to excellence, integrity, accountability, and respect.

The Grants and Contracts Officer assists principal investigators, project managers, and faculty members by providing expertise on proposal development, budgeting, subcontract negotiations, and compliance with state, federal, and sponsoring agency regulations. This role serves as a source of information on funding opportunities and liaises between investigators, administrators, and agency officials.

• Ensure proposals meet sponsor and institutional requirements prior to submission and review budgets, cost-sharing commitments, and institutional approvals.
• Submit proposals through sponsor portals (e.g., Grants.gov, NSF research.gov, NIH eRA Commons).
• Review and negotiate award terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and institutional policies.
• Facilitate execution of award agreements and subawards; coordinate changes to scope, PI effort, and key personnel.
• Coordinate progress report submissions, ensure timely completion of milestones, and assist with final project closeout requirements.
• Provide one‑on‑one training for faculty and staff on proposal development, compliance, and award management.
• Maintain portfolio databases, perform self‑audits of grant records, and correct errors or inconsistencies.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution plus a minimum of two years of related experience, or an Associate degree plus at least five years of related experience.

Master's degree in public administration or a biomedical field; experience in preparing/reviewing biomedical grant proposals, administering awarded programs including close‑out, and knowledge of federal regulations governing research at a not‑for‑profit educational institution.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other database/software tools.
• General office procedures and practices.
• Customer service principles.
• Industry‑specific regulations and policies.
• Organizational policies and procedures.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking.
• Attention to detail; teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability and flexibility; data entry and record‑keeping.
• Technical and analytical skills.

Shift: Days – Monday to Friday (outside normal hours may be required). Salary range: $52,500–$57,200 (commensurate with qualifications). The position is funded through external sources; continued employment depends on funding availability. Recruitment period:
Until Filled.

Benefits:
Health, dental, and life insurance; optional retirement plan; vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; tuition assistance after six months of full‑time employment.

Successful completion of a background check and, if applicable, a credit check for positions of trust. Motor‑vehicle reports required for driving duties. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed degrees and relevant transcript evaluations. All employees must adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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