Grants Development Specialist

Position Information

Classification Title Development/Fundraising Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The Grants Development Specialist position assists all Public Service and Outreach (PSO) units with seeking external grants and sponsored program opportunities to increase the generation of external funding to better serve the needs of Georgia citizens. The specialized grant development expertise of this position is crucial given that PSO units generate 70 percent of their operating budgets through external funding sources. The incumbent will help to increase PSO's ability to compete for larger and more long-term external funding from federal agencies, corporations, and foundations, and provide PSO unit leadership with assistance to identify and develop grant and external funding proposals through the application development and submission phases. The position will provide proposal enhancement assistance as needed. This position will also identify, develop, and manage training/professional development opportunities for PSO faculty and staff focused on grant development,

The incumbent's role will be to continually seek and identify opportunities for funding and align opportunities identified with PSO units based on a deep understanding of PSO units' mission. The Grants Development Specialist will be knowledgeable of the relevant policies of major federal and non-federal sponsors, manage complex proposal award tasks, and make independent decisions concerning non-narrative content and format of grant proposals for the grant submission process. This position will work closely with the Office of the Vice President for PSO senior management team, PSO directors, Development and Alumni Relations, Sponsored Projects Administration, and other campus administrative groups.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong management, organizational, and time management skills.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to use personal computer in a Microsoft environment.

• Knowledge of the relevant policies of major federal and non-federal sponsors.

• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Physical Demands

Work in a standard office environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Seek and identify opportunities for funding and align opportunities with PSO units based on a deep understanding of PSO units' mission.

• Serve as a resource to all PSO units on grant related matters. Provide technical assistance to PI's (e.g., project design, application process, grant management, budget development, and compliance).

• Identify/develop grants tools and resources; including but not limited to identifying grant mentors and faculty grant experience/expertise, creating examples of successful applications, tool kits, and other resources to improve competitiveness, and creating resources for standardized language and other information used routinely in applications.

• Identify, develop, and manage training/professional development opportunities for PSO faculty and staff focused on grant development, such as webinars, workshops, presentations etc.

• Serve as a Designated Limited Signature Authority (DLSA) supporting PSO units in managing the overflow of proposal submissions, as needed.

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with PSO units, corporate and foundation relations, university academic units, Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), and other university administrative units involved in grants processes. Coordinate/trouble-shoot issues on grant related processes and individual projects.

• Connect and enhance grant collaboration among PSO and academic units.

• Provide regular reporting on grant funding levels and performance related to strategic goals.

• Identify and timely address issues inhibiting sponsored project performance.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve on campus-wide task forces or committees to advocate for PSO on Federal grants and ensure PSO is considered/involved in the initial conversations for all SPA community engagement related grants.

• Serve as the PSO liaison to SPA and other central university units for all grants related matters.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Remain informed and provide guidance on relevant policies of major federal and non-federal sponsors, as well as university polices and complex pre- and post-award tasks.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Steve Dempsey Recruitment Contact Email dempsey@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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