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Posting Details

Posting Number S14154P Working Title SPA - AWARD MANAGER Department VPR-SPA Pre-Award 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 () . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of 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 College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 09/18/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 11/03/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 online at 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 online at policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Position Information

Classification Title Grants Supervisor FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Leadership/management experience and mentality

* Proven Success in a Managerial Role

* Strategic Thinking, Risk Assessment, Decision-Making, and Problem Solving Capabilities

* Ability to Motivate, Mentor, and Lead Employees, while also Holding Them Accountable

* Team Oriented Mindset

* Time Management Skills in a Deadline Driven Unit

* Training Experience

* Process Improvement

* Excellent Communication, Collaboration and Delegation Skills

* Adaptable/Flexible

* Strategic Planning Abilities

Position Summary

The SPA Award Manager is responsible for the design and implementation of a cohesive and flexible award team that supports faculty and research staff in their pursuit of externally funded research and scholarly activity. The Award Manager will have excellent interpersonal and team building skills to promote a productive working relationship between SPA staff and the research community. This position holds an individual who has the vision and the ability to encourage people to be innovative problem solvers while still maintaining a highly compliant environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong managerial skills, supervisory skills, and demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise and mentor a team of research administrators and apply human resource and managerial skills to oversee the day-to-day operations of a team of research administrators responsible for the review, negotiation and acceptance of awards for and modifications of external funding at UGA.
• Outstanding problem-solving and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with issues at all levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines and the ability to train others to do the same.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to multitask, as well as to impart the techniques and ability to do the same to others.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques used in the review, negotiation, set up, and administration of sponsored projects awards and modifications.
• Expert knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university, state, and federal agencies, as well as private organizations. Ability to partner with other managers in SPA to ensure a seamless process for the life cycle of sponsored activities.
• Ability to participate in the evaluation and analyses of existing techniques and procedures and to actively participate in the improvement of existing and development of new procedures, as well as the ability to document and teach those improvements to others.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 20 lbs and carrying up to 20 lbs.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) ]]>

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