Job Description

Grant Development Specialist 2
Job ID: 290120
Location: Aug Univ CON Augusta Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
At the College of Nursing, we champion and nurture individual student success while providing a rigorous but accessible education that prepares you for the nursing workplace, academia and leadership as you progress throughout your career. You'll be encouraged, challenged and supported whether pursuing an entry-level bachelor's or master's degree or a doctor of nursing practice or Ph.D. degree. It starts with our undergraduates. The College of Nursing approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and that's thanks to our innovative, challenging and contemporary curriculum offered across all our various degree programs. Advanced degree options are available for the bachelor and masters prepared nurse with our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, PhD in Nursing, and Post Master's Certificates. CON graduates leave our programs ready to lead and serve our nation's patients.
Job Summary
Assist faculty and staff in the preparation and review of grant funded proposals, including participation in proposal planning meetings, maintaining and distributing agency information, and ensuring compliance with regulator policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
This position will advance the College of Nursing's research mission by supporting investigators throughout the entire life cycle of grant activity, from identifying funding opportunities and crafting competitive proposals to coordinating pre-award processes and facilitating post-award management. This includes close collaboration with investigators to write, edit, and coordinate submission-ready applications to federal agencies, foundations, and other funding sources, helping ensure alignment with institutional goals and sponsor requirements as well as contributing to building a sustainable research infrastructure and fostering a culture of scholarly excellence within the college. The duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with faculty to plan, develop, and write grant proposals for a variety of sponsors. Drafts and edits of scientific sections, supporting documents, and required attachments. Translates complex scientific and technical content into persuasive, clear, and fundable narratives, to include improving clarity, grammar, scientific logic, and alignment with review criteria. Assists with developing standard templates and boilerplate language.
• Identifies funding opportunities (federal, state, foundation, and private) that align with faculty expertise and strategic priorities. Interprets sponsor guidelines and ensures proposals meet formatting, submission, and compliance requirements. Coordinates with internal offices such as Sponsored Programs for routing, review, and timely submission through institutional systems. Creates and/or assists with budgets, budget justifications, biosketches, data management plans, and other sponsor-required documentation. Maintains internal timelines and coordinates proposal review, editing, and approval processes.
• Supports faculty in understanding initial award documentation, scope of work, and reporting requirements. Provides guidance on post-award management responsibilities, including effort reporting, re-budgeting, and sponsor communication, in coordination with post-award staff. Assists with project deliverables, compliance timelines, and documentation needed for progress reporting.
• Monitors and disseminates funding opportunities relevant to the College of Nursing's research strengths and strategic priorities. Advises investigators on funding landscapes, emerging trends, policy updates, and best practices for competitiveness. Supports strategic planning for early-career faculty and interdisciplinary research teams seeking extramural support.
• Coordinates with internal units such as Sponsored Programs to ensure proposal compliance. Stays current on sponsor guidelines, policy changes, and regulatory issues. Maintains records of proposals, outcomes, and feedback to inform future submissions and performance metrics. Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing grant applications efforts and initiates steps to improve the number and quality of submissions.
• Assists faculty with securing various approvals related to grant applications, such as Internal Review Board approvals, and assists with research dissemination efforts, such as poster development, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business or related field with three years of experience in business, finance, accounting or other related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited college or university
Grant and/or contract experience both pre and post
Experience working in an academic environment
Experience with PeopleSoft Financial
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.
Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, email and calendar software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to tolerate a high degree of ambiguity yet work effectively to fulfill the mission, goals and objectives of the department.
Ability to understand and interpret complex guidelines and regulations for salary caps, facilities and administrative cost calculations, funding restrictions.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: 11
Salary Minimum: $56,600.00/Annually - $72,200.00/Annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 9/29/25 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=290120&PostingSeq=1
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