Job Details

Posting Number: S15039P

Working Title: Strategic Engagement and Grants Specialist

Department: PSO-VP Public Serv & Outreach

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant institution, is an international leader in outreach programming and statewide engagement. As part of UGA’s outreach mission, the division of Public Service and Outreach (PSO) works to help create jobs and prosperity, develop the state’s leaders, and solve critical statewide challenges.

College/Unit/Department website: https://outreach.uga.edu/

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 2026-04-22

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 2026-07-01

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Grants Writer III

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Position Summary:

The Strategic Engagement and Grants Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting all Public Service and Outreach (PSO) units by identifying and pursuing high-value funding opportunities, convening interdisciplinary teams, and enhancing proposal competitiveness. This role integrates strategic engagement with grants development by proactively scanning agency priorities, analyzing funding trends, and leading and shaping collaborative proposal development efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Advanced ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships across various units and with external partners.
• Comprehensive knowledge of grant development processes, including complex, multi-investigator and multi-partner proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, foundation, and corporate funding agencies.
• Advanced analytical skills for evaluating funding opportunities.
• Experience designing and implementing proposal enhancement strategies.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related collaboration tools.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead Collaborative Proposal Development (55%)

Identify and Investigate Funding Opportunities (20%)

Build and Foster Collaborative Relationships (15%)

Provide Education and Guidance on Grant Management (10%)