Serve as subject matter expert and advisor within a college or an academic unit on matters related to sponsored research program administration in accordance with Institute and sponsor policies. Assist faculty with pre- and post- award grant activities including budget development, proposal preparation, sub-award initiation and accounting, and advising department financial staff on issues related post-award grant management. This position will interact on a regular basis with: Faculty, staff, and outside sponsorsThis position typically will advise and counsel: Faculty, staff, and studentsThis position will supervise: N/A

Grants Administrative Sr. will assist faculty with pre and post award administration activities to include proposal preparation and submission, budget development and monitoring post award transactions for grants, contracts and subawards.

Provide departmental finance administration for activities related to sponsored research plans, proposals, and projects. Coordinate with faculty on deliverables and financial reporting.

A percentage of candidate’s time will be devoted to financially managing the “AI Research Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education” program, which includes disbursements to all partners and personnel, as well as reimbursements to participants in the various AI-ALOE workshops described in the grant description.

Job Duty 1 -
Assist faculty with budget development and proposal preparation for grant requests. Read solicitations, proof and edit proposal documents, prepare forms and all required paperwork.
Job Duty 2 -
Enter proposals into sponsor systems and route proposals to Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
Job Duty 3 -
Assist faculty with post-award management, particularly sub-award initiation and accounting
Job Duty 4 -
Liaise with management and staff with OSP and Grants & Contracts Accounting regarding sponsored research grants and contracts issues.
Job Duty 5 -
Provide advice and counsel to the School Chair, Director of Business Operations, Director of HR, and departmental finance staff regarding issues related to sponsored research plans, proposals and projects
Job Duty 6 -
May coordinate with faculty on deliverables and financial reports.
Job Duty 7 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Certified Research Administrator, Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator, or Certified Financial Research Administrator

Required Experience
Five to seven years of job related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

SKILLS
This job requires familiarity with the grant proposal process and government budget circulars; ability to interpret and explain complex policies and government language; excellent writing and communication skills.

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Job Grade: A8

Pay Range $52,894.00 - $71,937.00

Salary will commensurate with experience and education

Location: Atlanta, GA

Working Arrangement:

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