Job ID: 305069
Location: Statesboro, Georgia; Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
OR
Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA
Department Information
Research Services & Sponsored Programs
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day pre-award submission processes and/or non-financial post award administration activities for an assigned portfolio of colleges and administrative units in support of faculty, administrators, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Assist faculty, administrators and staff in the preparation, review, and submission of all grant and contract applications for research and other scholarly activities
- Assist with other research administration tasks as required or requested
- Provide technical guidance on the preparation of grant/contract budgets and budget justifications in full compliance of sponsor requirements as well as Georgia Southern, University System of Georgia, and State of Georgia policies and procedures
- Review sponsor terms and conditions; complete any needed negotiations; accept and execute contractual instruments on behalf of Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation (GSURSF) or in rare cases on behalf of Georgia Southern University
- Establish or modify award accounts in the university's electronic research administration system
- Send complete award/modification packet to Research Accounting (RA) and the Research & Service Foundation (RSF) to establish and/or modify a grant or existing grant account in the university's financial systems
- Coordinate post-award implementation kick off meetings with relevant stakeholders i.e., Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI), department administrative assistant, Research Accountant, etc
- Oversee non-financial post award activities such as disseminating monthly/quarterly expenditure report, determining if PD/PI modification requests such as re-budgets, changes in personnel, award transfers, no cost extensions, etc. require prior sponsor and/or institutional approval
- Ensure sponsored funding documentation is uploaded to the university's electronic research administration system
- Assess process efficiency with respect to pre-award and non-financial grant and contract management activities
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
- Three (3) or more years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Work-related experience with grants and/or contracts
Proposed Salary
$28.85 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
- Working knowledge of federal, state, private, and University policy and procedure
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Application review may begin on October 27, 2026
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
- Work generally performed in an office environment
- Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
- Travel may be required
- Work week may extends to evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Background Check
- Standard + Education
