Grants & Contracts Officer III

Georgia State University
$66,600 - $83,400
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Oct 01, 2026
Description : Grants & Contracts Officer III College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Development Year One The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student's university education. These are exciting times at the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence. The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire an experienced Grants & Contracts Officer III WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE? * Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. * A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners * Professional development opportunities and mentorship * A rapidly growing center within an academic setting HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO: The ideal candidate for this position will ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations that are critical. Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties and jeopardize future funding opportunities. The GCO Ill will help mitigate risks by implementing robust compliance strategies and monitoring procedures. GCO III will ensure effective management of a significant post-award portfolio, support the existing team with complex issues, and contribute to the growth and success of the college's research activities. This position is crucial for maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and achieving the institution's research goals. The essential duties and responsibilities of the Grants & Contracts Officer III are the following: * Supervises GCO I's. * Interact with and train their team members on post-award activities including expenditure review, HR transactions and interpreting award terms and conditions for approving expenses on sponsored projects among other assigned duties. * Assists PIs in assigned departments with monthly expenditure review and reconciliation of sponsored projects including reviewing project ledgers monthly for accuracy in payroll and non-payroll expenses. * Send monthly expenditure reports to PI's and collect the signed copies. * Addresses any issues noted on the expenditure review forms. * Creates, maintains and sends projections for sponsored projects monthly to PIs. * Assists PIs in assigned departments with interpreting local, state and federal guidelines for sponsored project spending. * Assist in determining allowable and unallowable expenses on open projects. * Works in collaboration with OSPA and college departments on ensuring compliance on sponsored project expenditures. * Initiates post-award actions on sponsored projects in the research portal including no cost extension requests, cost transfers, award set up, award close outs, residual transfers and administrative changes to awards. * Works in collaboration with OSPA on the submission and completion of post -award actions. * Collaborates and assists PIs and departments with effort reporting, tracking faculty buy-outs and ensuring that effort commitments are met on sponsored projects. * Reviews and approves expenses on assigned sponsored projects in PantherMart and Spectrum. * Approves MSS Transactions and other personnel paperwork for assigned sponsored projects. * Collaborates with OSPA staff on post-award tasks for their portfolio including award set-up, award close-outs, invoicing and other post-award tasks. * Intermediates, when necessary, with GCO Ills, GCO lls, and OSPA staff and University Research Centers on complex issues. * Collaborates with COAS research administration staff and OSPA staff on procedures relating to research administration. * Collaborating with University Research Centers and other University Units to review and approve expenditures that originate in COAS. * Troubleshot procurement and payroll errors with the COAS and University Payroll and Procurement Staff. * Perform other related duties and special projects assigned. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience. College/Business Unit : College of Arts & Sciences Department : Faculty Development Year One Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM Salary : $66,600 - $83,400 Pay Grade : 21 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 10/01/26, 7:15:42 PM Closing Date : 10/16/26, 3:59:00 AM Preferred Hiring Qualifications : Preferred Qualifications: Training and experience with federal grants in a university setting, background in accounting. Certified Researach Administrator. Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission: A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover Letter Three professional references Georgia State University Values COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. 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