Grants and Contracts Officer II

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

At the Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC), we approach our work with a passion to be excellent, to positively impact people’s lives, and to find creative and innovative ways to learn and fulfill our goals. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to integrate research, policy, and programs to advance health and well-being.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
GHPC is seeking a grants and contracts officer II to join the already awesome team and take the GHPC to the next level of excellence and global achievements!
WHAT MAKEA GHPC A GREAT PLACE?
• A knowledge-sharing organization that collaborates with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• Competitive base salary
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
The center’s current scope of work includes behavioral health, child health & well-being, health & health care financing, health in all policies, health systems transformation, long-term services & support, population & global health, and rural health. The center conducts, analyzes, and disseminates qualitative and quantitative research to connect decision-makers with the objective research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programs. The center is at work locally, nationally, and internationally with public and private partners to improve health and wellbeing.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The grants and contracts officer is a member of the administrative team within GHPC. The GCO position directly supports the center’s strategic response to funding announcements and full scope of pre and post award activities. The GCO assists faculty and staff with the grant development and submission processes, acts as a liaison between GHPC and the Georgia State University Office of Sponsored Proposals and Awards and the University Research Services & Awards Office. Further the GCO supports contracting, budgeting, and documentation as well as regulatory compliance with federal, state and organizational funding requirements.
This is an Atlanta-based position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grants and contracts, administrative and budget activities, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and software, such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and presentations.
• Ability to draft budgets for proposals, manage post-award budgets, renewals, and extensions.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and verbal communication with external and internal customers.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and budget forecasts.
• Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and exhibit excellent customer service abilities.
• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
• Professional working proficiency in English is required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent working knowledge of grants and contracts, administrative and budget activities, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to draft budgets for proposals, manage post-award budgets, renewals, and extensions.
• A Research Administrator Certificate.
• Candidates must also have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and submission of grant proposals and budgets in compliance with federal, state, local, and university guidelines.
• Review agreements and initiate contract negotiations between faculty, staff, and sponsors.
• Serve as the liaison between department heads, faculty, legal, the Office of Research, and the sponsor to ensure successful proposal submission.
• Maintain the grant acquisition archives and records.
• Meet regularly with principal investigators to review all active awards.
• Manage the process of the daily flow of paper, electronic documents, and communication related to proposals and contracts.
• Track all sponsored activities and maintain the proposal development database.
• Perform initial in-depth reviews of the award documents and the notification of award.
• Prepare grants and contract reports.
• Coordinate with the appropriate unit business manager on post-award expenditures and documentation.
• Other duties assigned as job necessitates.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level