Grants & Contracts Officer III (Working Title: Grants Manager, CFR)

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State's status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we are helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation (GSUF).

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS (CFR) works with Georgia State faculty and administrators and with foundations and corporations to foster mutually beneficial collaborations and meaningful partnerships in areas such as philanthropy, sponsored research, student recruitment, technology transfer, and continuing education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grant Tracking and Reporting (40%)
  • Responsible for grant program management, including maintaining a calendar of required reports and ensuring the timely and complete submission of reports.
  • Collaborates with faculty, administration, and the Office of Sponsored Programs & Awards on proposal development and tracking of corporate and foundation support, including assessment of grant agreements/contracts.
  • Drafts and completes funding reports to foundation and corporate supporters according to schedule.
  • Manages and writes daily, monthly and other communications to internal audiences, such as development leadership, university leadership, faculty, and staff.
  • Works in coordination with finance staff to assure appropriate project budgets and their use of funds, including the oversight of grant and budget set-up as well as monitoring grant spending for reporting purposes.
  • Completes quarterly proactive grant spending reports to share with high-profile internal university staff and administration.
• Proposal Development and Submission (30%)
  • Writes proposals for foundation and/or corporate support. Proposals must meet certain criteria in style, substance and often must be approved by university leadership.
  • Works with program staff to help articulate program needs and priorities for alignment with funding opportunities.
  • Manages the proposal submissions and reporting processes effectively, ensuring all deadlines and timelines are met.
  • Identifies new funding opportunities for university priorities based on monitoring of regular grant RFP sources.
• Relationship Management (25%)
  • Interacts with Directors of Development and other staff and faculty at high levels of the university to collect the necessary information for proposals, reports and other donor communications.
  • Builds relationships within Georgia State University and the granting community at-large and serves as a representative of the university.
  • Manages and writes daily, monthly and other communications to internal audiences, such as development leadership, university leadership, faculty and staff.
  • May assist with managing donor relationships for non-major-gift-level corporate & foundation donors.
• Other (5%)
  • Serve as a thoughtful, collaborative and accountable team member. Commit to ethical standards and adhere to the Donor Bill of Rights.
  • Commit to the highest standards of civility and decency toward all and to promoting and supporting a community where all people can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of abuse.

These responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Responsibilities are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends, when necessary, travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
• Preferred Requirements: Experience in creating and updating complex grant budgets. Experience in prospect research.

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends

Salary: $65,000 - $72,000

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.