Programs Officer, Senior

Programs Officer Senior

Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Georgia State University

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at Georgia State University is a dynamic and diverse workplace that supports GSUs research community and its rapidly growing portfolio of sponsored projects. Last year GSU faculty brought in $185.71 million in research funding topping $100 million for the 10th consecutive year!

OSP is structured to provide targeted service to GSUs research community. Each GSU department is assigned one preaward officer and one postaward officer. These officers handle all proposals awards and sponsored projects for that department. This allows the officers to develop relationships with the departments PIs and research administrators and become highly knowledgeable about their research portfolio all while gaining experience with a wide array of sponsors and types of awards.

OSP is seeking (1) dedicated and experienced Program Officer Senior

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE

A flexible work environment

Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.

A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

Professional development opportunities and mentorship

A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position will join an experienced and dedicated team of preaward officers who assist GSU investigators in obtaining funding to support their research. The work is challenging and engaging and you will work with stakeholders across GSUs campus and our many different sponsors locally nationally and internationally. The Sponsored Programs Officer Senior will work with grants and contracts officers in the various GSU colleges and departments as well various compliance departments including but not limited to the Export Control Office the Office of Technology Transfer the Office of Human Research Protection & Animal Welfare Legal Affairs.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Program Officer Sr. are the following:

Proposal Review and Submission:

o Assisting GSU researchers and campus research administrators by providing technical assistance and guidance in the development and preparation of proposal submissions.

o Reviewing proposal submissions to ensure compliance with GSU requirements sponsor requirements and the Uniform Administrative Requirements Cost principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

o Using and maintaining expertise in a variety of sponsor proposal submission systems.

o Reviewing proposal budgets for accuracy and compliance with GSU and sponsor requirements.

Review Negotiation and Acceptance of Award Notices:

o Reviewing award documents received from sponsors for terms and compliance as well as working with the PI and campus research administrators to determine acceptability.

o Ensuring all internal compliance approvals have been received including COI IRB IACUC and Biosafety.

o Confirming internal budget accuracy and compliance with sponsor budget.

o Accurately and expeditiously setting up awards in GSUs Spectrum financial system in compliance with GSU guidance.

o Preparing and disseminating accurate award notifications.

In addition to these duties:

o Reviewing and processing just-in-time requests no cost extensions non-competing continuations progress reports and contract modifications.

o Communicating with sponsors as a GSU authorized official.

o Reviewing and submitting requests to sponsors including carryforward requests PI change requests and other prior approval requests.

o Generally serving as an expert resource in research administration for all GSU personnel.

Helping the GSU research community grow:

o Sharing your knowledge by participating in and leading professional trainings related to preaward activities.

o Developing your knowledge base by attending professional trainings.

o Cross-training with OSP colleagues so as to be able to assist with covering portfolios when colleagues are out of the office

Other duties as assigned

What Skills and Abilities Are Going to Make You Truly Shine

A positive attitude and drive to gain expertise in the position

Flexibility and a willingness to find solutions

The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsiveness and a dedication to serving GSUs research community

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration or a closely related field with five years of experience in grants administration; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business Public Administration or a closely related field preferred.