What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Funding Administrator position at The University of Georgia?
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Position Summary: Reporting to the Joint Director of the CCRC/CMM, the Research Funding Administrator is a senior-level grants management professional overseeing pre-award administration for the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center and the Center for Molecular Medicine (Centers), which receive over $20M per year in external funding. Supported by one or more Grants Specialists, this position manages the full grant lifecycle, tracks progress, and provides updates to faculty.
The role also serves as a liaison with the Office of Sponsored Projects and funding agencies, while supporting faculty in proposal development and award administration. In addition, the Research Funding Administrator represents the Centers on institutional committees and must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Certified Decentralized Limited Signature Authority (DLSA) Practitioner designation preferred.
Knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, USDA) related to sponsored research.
- In-depth understanding of pre-award and post-award grant administration processes.
- Knowledge of institutional policies, financial administration, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with electronic research administration systems and grant submission platforms.
- Understanding of budget development, financial tracking, and reporting requirements for grants.
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with faculty, agencies, and institutional offices.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret guidelines and manage complex proposals.
- Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
- Financial and budgeting skills, including development of complex, multi-variable grant budgets.
- Organizational skills for tracking proposals, awards, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and research administration systems.
Abilities
- Ability to independently manage the full lifecycle of grants from proposal development through closeout.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex policies and sponsor guidelines accurately.
- Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to guide grants support staff effectively.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and external partners.
- Ability to identify funding opportunities and align them with faculty research goals.
Other Characteristics
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong initiative and self-direction with minimal supervision.
- Professional judgment and discretion in handling sensitive financial and research information.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning to stay current on evolving regulations and best practices.
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