The University of Georgia · 2 months ago
Research Funding Administrator
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The Research Funding Administrator will manage post-award grant administration and provide financial support for research projects, ensuring compliance with standards and facilitating communication between faculty and the Office of Sponsored Project Administration.
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Responsibilities
Provide financial support and reports to faculty in the post-award stage of research projects
Account management and monthly reconciliation for restricted projects
Process HR/payroll actions that are related to grant projects for faculty and staff
Meet with faculty PI’s to review account activity, and ensure proper close-out of accounts
Review expenditures for compliance and submit needed requests (CASB exception), review purchasing for export controls and prepare journal vouchers
Assist faculty with effort and assist with planning
Interface with and assist the departmental accountant with correct chart strings for travel authorities and expense statements, especially as it relates to grant projects
Sub-contract administration, administrative action requests, research buyouts, no-cost extensions, and ensuring that grant projects are closed out properly
Ensure that grant activities and expenditures are in accordance with federal, state, and university policies
Serve the Franklin College faculty in preparing and processing highly complex grant proposals, assist with proposal development, and non-typical reporting requirements utilizing the e-portal
Assist faculty, staff and graduate students in propose/application development, preparation and submission (both new proposals and proposal for additional funding to existing agreements)
Create budgets, budget justifications, cost share budgets, directions regarding proposal content and formats to assure compliance with agency guidelines and requests for information, applicable Federal, State and Institutional regulations
Insure accuracy of budgets, including salary and fringe benefits rates, travel, indirect costs, cost share and sub-contracts
Serve as the key liaison between SPA, departments, colleges and centers regarding all research administration questions
Provide assistance in identifying potential funding sources appropriate to faculty or students area of expertise or interest
Assist the PI in writing justifications for special approvals and exceptions to OMB policies
Handles all inquiries in conjunction with SPA regarding needed grant proposal information by granting agencies, faculty, collaborators and SPA
If necessary, works with the Foundation Office in proposal submission activities, including initiative review, eligibility assessment, and technical and budget development
As a member of the staff in the department, this position supports the faculty, staff and students in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences; this position either provides the requested customer service or refers it to the appropriate staff member to respond; in cases where a service is requested that falls outside of the normal duties, this position will either provide the service or consult with the manager and/or director to possible alternative resources
Coordinate and provide leadership on special projects assigned by the director
Perform tasks and assignments as instructed by the departmental leadership
Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, is expected of all employees when engaging with colleagues, faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Direct experience in the area of research administration or financial project management
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
Knowledge of pre-award and post-award regulatory requirements
Familiarity with grant policies related to federal funding agencies
Strong attention to detail
Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with a variety of groups in an academic environment
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness
Software experience and expertise in: MS Office Suite, Adobe
Benefits
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
Founded in 1785
10001+ employees
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Chief Technology Officer, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Professor of Physics and Associate Chief Information Officer for Research
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