Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department:
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community.
College/Unit/Department website: www.vet.uga.edu
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Date: 07/24/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2026
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification Title: Grants Professional II
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Position Summary: Assist faculty, graduate students and/or staff in development, preparation, and review of proposals for external funding. Submit proposals to sponsors within DLSA limits. Coordinate submission of proposals outside DLSA limits with CVM Grants Coordinators and/or SPA. Serve as a resource to CVM Business Managers and investigators in administration of sponsored projects. Interpret, clarify and document diverse sponsor requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Knowledge of procedures in pre-award grant with some financial preparation. Good interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work independently and resolve common problems. Self-starter and teamwork is preferred. Graduation from an accredited college or university. Delegated Limited Submission Authority (DLSA) status to be attained at this level within six to twelve months.
Physical Demands: Sitting for long periods of time; extensive reading of proposal guidelines and policy and procedures.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist faculty, graduate students and/or staff in development, preparation, and review of proposals for external funding and with set up and routing of proposals in the UGA Grants Portal. Assure accuracy of proposal budgets, including indirect costs, cost share, subcontracts, and overall completeness of proposal. Percentage of time: 60
Submit proposals to sponsors within DLSA limits. Coordinate submission of proposals outside DLSA limits with CVM Grants Coordinators and/or SPA. Work closely with other CVM Grants Coordinators as needed to balance workload and facilitate submission of timely, compliant proposals. Percentage of time: 10
Serve as a resource to CVM Business Managers and investigators in administration of sponsored projects – help with NCE requests, pending award requests, modifications, award budgets and award information needed, progress report information and troubleshooting issues. Track/monitor/follow up on non-financial requests routed to SPA until complete. Provide guidance to help ensure that restricted accounts are managed in accordance with UGA financial policies and procedures and sponsor terms and conditions. Percentage of time: 20
Interpret, clarify and document diverse sponsor requirements. Participate in training sessions, conferences and webinars to stay current on research administration. Help with periodic summary reports and with resources to improve research administration. Percentage of time: 10
