Job Title: Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects
Location: MGA - Macon
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 282761
About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the development of research funding proposals for the University through strategic guidance and practical support.
Responsibilities
Duty 1 -
Research, identify, and analyze federal/state/foundation grant opportunities for the University.
Duty 2 -
Provide guidance on strengths and gaps relative to funding opportunities.
Duty 3 -
Provide faculty development opportunities on grant acquisition.
Duty 4 -
Supervise the Grants Development Specialist in the management of awarded grants, including any required reporting and communications to funding agencies.
Duty 5 -
Actively pursue development opportunities to understand current best practices in grant acquisition, grant writing, and grant management and become a member of organizations that provide networking and educational opportunities for individuals in this field (NCURA and SRA).
Duty 6 -
Serve as a resource for the University in best practices for grant acquisition and writing, including reviewing and editing proposals to strengthen key components.
Duty 7 -
Monitor and evaluate information to determine if the University can meet compliance with grant requirements.
Duty 8 -
Work with administrative offices to solve procedural, operational, and other related issues surrounding grant programs.
Duty 9 -
Work collaboratively with the business office to create or manage grant budgets.
Duty 10 -
Serve as a point of contact for all grants submitted by the University.
Duty 11 -
Serve as point of contact for outside partners in obtaining collaborative grants.
Duty 12 -
Serve as a point of contact for consulting agencies involved in grant acquisition or management.
Duty 13 -
Serve as a participant or member the University on any USG advisory committees involving sponsored grants, such as RACR.
Duty 14 -
Teach a workload of one course per Fall and one course per Spring semester, with the option of reduced teaching load corresponding proportionally to increased grant funding by the University.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Ph. D. required.
Required Experience
Work experience in a university setting that demonstrates the following skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, Excellent organizational skills, Time management and ability to meet deadlines, Excellent analytical skills, Ability to engage faculty in grant application and reporting processes, Budget management, Research skills, Project management, and Computer literacy and use of office software
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in organization and project management
Time management skills
Analytical skills and problem solving
Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with varied stakeholders
Budget management skills
Research skills
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software
USG Core Values
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 on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at . Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Parental Leave
- Retirement
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.