Job Description - Grants & Contracts Officer II (26000843)
Job Description
Grants & Contracts Officer II - 26000843
Description
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Grants and Contracts Officer II
College of Education and Human Development
Georgia State University
Department of Learning Sciences
The Department of Learning Sciences at Georgia State University is dedicated to improve the human condition through data-driven investigations of the learning process, the effective design of learning innovations with or without technology, and the development of learning science professionals in five areas of specialization. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. Our team is committed to Our work is guided by four principles: interdisciplinarity, innovative research, use-inspired scholarship and exemplary academic programming.
Department of Learning Sciences is seeking one (1) dedicated and experienced Grants and Contracts Officer II.
WHAT MAKES THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT A GREAT PLACE?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position will perform post-award activities for the department''s large, complex, and diverse portfolio of federal, state, local, and private grants, including contracts and agreements. Post-award activities include broad duties in award management.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Grants & Contracts Officer II are the following:
Assist the PI with managing their Post Award funding.
Perform monthly expenditure review of sponsored projects, including reviewing project ledgers monthly for accuracy in payroll and non-payroll expenses. Address any issues noted on the expenditure review forms.
Initiate post-award actions on sponsored projects in GSU systems including no cost extension requests, cost transfers, sub-awards, consulting agreements, award close outs, residual transfers and administrative changes to awards.
Assist PIs and collaborate with other college staff on a variety of forms that may be necessary for sponsored projects including sub-awards, payroll, travel and other expenses.
Create projections and status reports for PIs.
Process invoices, purchase orders, ordering supplies and materials, travel requisitions and expense statements.
Work with PIs on effort tracking, reporting, and ensuring effort commitments are met on sponsored awards.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications
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Minimum Hiring Qualifications
Preferred Hiring Qualifications
Certified Research Administrator.
Experience with software/tools such as personnel effort reporting system (ex: ERS), financial system (ex: Oracle PeopleSoft Financials), HR system (ex: OneUSG), procurement system (ex: SciQuest/PantherMart), and MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
College/Business Unit
: College of Education & Human Development
Department: Learning Sciences
Location
: Atlanta Campus
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:15PM
Salary : $56,000 - $70,000
Pay Grade: 14
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Job Posting
: 06/26/26, 1:31:27 AM
Closing Date
: 07/10/26, 9:29:00 AM
Special Instructions:
To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
A complete and accurate GSU application
Resume
Cover Letter
Three professional references
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