Manager- Sponsored Programs

Overview
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.

Department Information
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at Georgia Tech provides progressive and responsive support in all areas of research administration. The team delivers specialized educational, informational, and technological assistance to research administrators and faculty, ensuring effective and compliant management of sponsored projects across the Institute.

OSP offers comprehensive cradle-to-grave administration for research contracts and grants with a wide range of sponsors, including:

• All Federal Agencies
• State and Local Governments
• Universities
• Federal Agency Pass-Through Entities (regardless of type)

Nonprofit Organizations (excluding private foundations)

The services encompass the full lifecycle of research administration from proposal review and interpretation of sponsor requirements to negotiation of appropriate terms and conditions, establishment of pre-contract agreements, and oversight of all active awards. OSP also manages modifications to existing agreements to ensure compliance and alignment with institutional and sponsor policies.

The Manager of Sponsored Programs is responsible for leading a team of sponsored programs professionals to develop and implement strategies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of grant management processes. This position emphasizes leadership by setting departmental goals, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration across various departments to align sponsored programs with the institution's strategic objectives.

Job Duty 1 -
Lead and manage a team of sponsored programs professionals by establishing strategic objectives, conducting performance evaluations, and providing mentorship to enhance team effectiveness.

Job Duty 2 -
Develop and implement comprehensive policies and procedures for sponsored programs management that align with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.

Job Duty 3 -
Oversee the preparation and submission of grant proposals by coordinating team efforts and ensuring that all submissions are of high quality and compliant with funding agency standards.

Job Duty 4 -
Foster collaboration among departments to streamline the grant management process and ensure that faculty and researchers receive the necessary support and resources.

Job Duty 5 -
Monitor and analyze the performance of sponsored projects by reviewing financial reports and compliance documentation to identify areas for improvement and strategic opportunities.

Job Duty 6 -
Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on the status of sponsored programs, including funding trends, compliance issues, and team performance metrics.

Job Duty 7 -
Mentor and develop team members by providing training opportunities, resources, and feedback that enhance their skills in grant management and proposal development.

Job Duty 8 -
Serve as a liaison with external funding agencies and stakeholders to build relationships that support the institutions research initiatives and funding opportunities.

Job Duty 9 -
Stay informed about changes in funding agency policies and regulations by participating in professional organizations and attending relevant conferences to enhance the institution's sponsored programs capabilities.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

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

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

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certified Research Administrator, Certified Pre-Award Financial Administrator and/or Certified Financial Research Administrator

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Preferred Experience
This position will interact on a consistent basis with academic and research faculty; management, finance, and administrative staff; deans, associate deans, school chairs; vice presidents and sponsor organization representatives. This position typically will advise and counsel academic and research faculty; management, finance, and administrative staff; Georgia Tech deans, associate deans, school chairs and vice presidents. This position will supervise approximately five assigned research associates and staff.

three of more years of supervisory experience

ABILITIES
Application of required skills within a not-for-profit, educational, or federal government contractor organization is preferred. Knowledge of specific agency requirements including but no limited to NIH, NSF, DOD, and DOE is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE
This job requires in-depth knowledge of contract administration regulations and practices including those specific to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and 2 CFR part 200; negotiation and excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, are required including the ability to communicate effectively with Institute and sponsor employees at all levels; extensive business and leadership skills including ability to plan, develop and implement the organization's operational policies, strategic objectives and initiatives; lead in a complex business and compliance-driven environment; produce workable solutions to challenging situations; and skills related to the use of office equipment and specialized computer applications and systems are also required.

SKILLS
'Lead team responsible for: timely analysis of solicitations, proposal review and submission, negotiation of terms and conditions, and post award administration including coordination with Grants and Contracts Accounting and research administration departments responsible for research integrity assurance.
'Set goals, determine priorities, and provide feedback for assigned staff.
'Maintain current working knowledge of relevant federal regulations and agency requirements.
'Assist with formulation of OSP policy for administration of grants and contracts.
'Assist with strategic planning for the Directorate.
'Complex problem solving.
'Create and improve processes for grants and contracts administration.
'Advise faculty and staff on proposal submission process, post award administration, regulatory compliance requirements and Institute and federal agency policy.
'Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 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 individuals 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 may be a supervisory position.
This position has 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.

Job Grade: R11
Salary:$122,327.to $143,300 (commensurate with education and experience.)
Location: Atlanta, GA 30332

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background screening, including a credit check due to the financial responsibilities of the position. Please visit Georgia Tech's Pre-Employment Screening Policy for more information.