Grants & Contracts Officer II

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Department of Learning Sciences at Georgia State University is dedicated to improving 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. They strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. Their work is guided by four principles: interdisciplinarity, innovative research, use-inspired scholarship, and exemplary academic programming. The Department of Learning Sciences is seeking one (1) dedicated and experienced Grants and Contracts Officer II. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of administrative experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

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.