Grants Manager (Multiple Vacancies)

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Established in 1990, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is a pioneer of liberal arts education and research at the nexus of the technical and human sciences. The academic programs are internationally acclaimed as models for liberal arts education in a technological age. Founded with the principles of its namesake, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., the College of Liberal Arts believes in the power of transformative urban leadership that is rooted in courage, compassion, and human and social justice. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts exemplifies Mayor Allen's legacy through its cross-disciplinary teaching, research, and service. In a research-intensive environment, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts faculty and students examine a wide range of social and humanistic issues, defining their impact on society, culture, and policy, and exploring solutions in the public interest.

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts comprises Georgia Tech's three Reserve Officers' Training Corps units (Air Force, Army, and Navy), six schools (Economics; History and Sociology; Literature, Media, and Communication; Modern Languages; Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy; and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs), and two centers (Center for Advanced Communications Policy and Writing and Communication Program).

The Manager of Grants is responsible for managing a team of grants professionals, providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to enhance the effectiveness of grant management practices. This position emphasizes strategic oversight, collaboration with various stakeholders, and ensuring that grant activities align with the institution's mission and objectives.

Job Duty 1 -
Lead a team of grant professionals by providing mentorship, guidance, and performance assessments to cultivate a collaborative and effective work environment.

Job Duty 2 -
Collaborate with departmental leaders to identify funding needs and priorities, facilitating the preparation of grant proposals that align with institutional goals.

Job Duty 3 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty 4 -
Develop and implement a comprehensive grants strategy that aligns with the institution's financial objectives and ensures effective utilization of funding opportunities.

Job Duty 5 -
Establish and monitor policies and procedures for grant management to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and funding agency guidelines.

Job Duty 6 -
Oversee the review and evaluation of grant applications and reports, ensuring that they meet quality standards and align with funding criteria.

Job Duty 7 -
Facilitate training and professional development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills in grant writing, compliance, and reporting.

Job Duty 8 -
Serve as the primary liaison between the institution and external funding agencies, fostering relationships that support successful grant acquisition and management.

Job Duty 9 -
Analyze grant funding trends and outcomes by reviewing data to inform strategic decisions and improve future grant proposals.

Job Duty 10 -
Prepare and present detailed reports to senior leadership that summarize grant activities, highlight achievements, and outline areas for improvement in grant management processes.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Required Experience
3+ years of relevant experience; 1+ years of supervisory knowledge.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Preferred Certifications
Certified Grants Management Specialist, Certified Research Administrator, or Grant Professional Certified

Cover letter, resume, and a list of three references.

SKILLS
This job requires advanced professional knowledge of financial/accounting principles, practices and management as applied in sponsored research environment. Working knowledge of proposal development and related regulatory requirements is required as is use of office and spreadsheet related computer applications and specialized applications and databases related to grants and contract administration. Also required are skills in planning and supervision, attention to detail , problem solving and communications.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by July 31, 2026, for priority consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Will Jimerson, College Administrative Officer, wjimerson3@gatech.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 https://www.usg.edu/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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

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Atlanta, GA
Anticipated salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 will be commensurate with qualifications.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check, which will include a credit check. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest