Grant Supervisor
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Job Description
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Grant Supervisor.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre 5.52 km2 campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
The grant supervisor is an annually renewable position. It is the responsibility of the grant supervisor to manage the grant and monitor student progress strengthening funds management and grant coordination. It is the responsibility of the grant supervisor to provide administrative support to the PI support for the students program activities ensuring the accuracy of all files and coordination with other departments at the institutional level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In addition efforts will be directed to establish a bridge with other universities to attract their undergraduate students to the FVSU STEM graduate programs.
- Keeping track of the progress of the funded students in various graduate programs
- Extend the reach of the grant to the STEM disciplines
- Responsible for contacting feeder undergraduate institutions for the recruitment of potential graduate students.
- Responsible for the daytoday issues related to the grant e.g. preparation maintenance and deposition of required administrative grant reports and other correspondence.
- Assist the PI in the management of all administrative support program functions
- Help monitor academic progress of the students compiling timely reviews of students progress collecting pre and post student assessments in their area of study.
- Arrange calendar specific graduate events: campus tours and field trips.
- Coordinate and oversee the daytoday procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Prepare and modify documents including correspondence reports drafts memos and emails.
- Schedule meetings help prepare agendas for meetings and help with travel arrangements.
- Represent FVSU outside of regular office hours on occasion and performs other grant duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in business administration or a closely related field.
- Minimum three years of related experience in higher education.
- Experience working with adults in an academic setting.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Problem solving skills and ability to work with little to no supervision.
- Experience in coordination of educational programming.
- Skilled in the use of standard office equipment i.e. computer scanner copier etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICCATIONS
- Masters degree in management or organizational leadership and related work experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with statistical software.
- Experience working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds seeking postsecondary opportunities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Regular schedule is Monday through Friday 8am 5pm.
- Regular office environment climate controlled.
LOCATION: FVSU Warner Robins Campus 151 Osigian Blvd Warner Robins 31088
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Performs repetitive tasks periodically.
- Required to stand; walk and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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 USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Grant
