Grant Development Specialist 1
Job ID: 272504
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers, and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce.
As the nation's population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.
Job Summary
Job Posting Refresh
Provide administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean of Research as it relates to pre and post award activities. Provides administrative support to the CAHS Research Council. Coordination and support of annual CAHS Research Retreat.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
PRE-AWARD DUTIES: Assist in identifying funding opportunities. Coordinate and prepare grant applications for submission to include budget preparation, verification of all requirements, and approval routing. Ensure all policies are followed. Serve as a liaison between faculty, SPA and CAHS administration for all sponsored projects. Prepare reporting of grant submission and awards for the Associate Dean of Research.
POST AWARD DUTIES: Communicate with CAHS Administration and Department Office Coordinators regarding new awards ensuring personnel effort changes are submitted. Prepare and submit personnel and non-personnel cost transfers to CAHS Administration for review and approval. Prepare and maintain monthly reporting for all active projects. Monitor renewals, no-cost extensions, and expiring projects. Communication with CAHS Administration and Department Office Coordinators regarding any changes. Monitor compliance regulations regarding use of funds. Maintain timeline for annual progress reports coordinating with project PI ensuring submissions deadlines are met. Initiate appropriate purchasing instruments for research equipment, shipment, and supplies. Track status of lab purchases and shipments. Preparation of monthly reconciliations for all funded projects. Responsible for review and completion of quarterly effort certification. Request building access for research personnel. Other duties as assigned relating to pre and post award support.
ADMIN SUPPORT: Provide administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean of Research as it relates to pre and post award activities. Provides administrative support to the CAHS Research Council. Coordination and support of annual CAHS Research Retreat.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or related field with two years of experience in business, finance, accounting, or other related field. Two years of experience preparing and reviewing funding proposals.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in pre and post award support; knowledge of AU operational process and systems such as InfoEd.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Attention to detail
SKILLS
Critical thinking and ability to resolve issues
Manage multiple deadlines and have excellent written and oral skills
ABILTIES
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B9
Salary: Minimum $48,800
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Credit Check
This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.
Other Information

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=272504&PostingSeq=1
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