Director of Sponsored Programs

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Director of Sponsored Programs.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

This incumbent is responsible for all facets of the preparation, production and management of grant proposals and directing the university's compliance related to federal and non-federal grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. The Director is responsible for increasing grants and contracts activity by providing exceptional assistance and guidance to faculty and staff regarding sponsored research activities. The Director assists faculty and administrators with program needs and in the identification of potential funding sources, coordination of the preparation, submission and review of selected grant proposals, and providing internal communication to the academic community regarding grant opportunities. The Director is also responsible for working with accounting staff, departments, granting and government agencies and others to assure compliance with all required guidelines .

MAJOR DUTIES

Grant Administration and Compliance :

• Oversee the development and submission of grant proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies.
• Manage the administration of awarded grants and contracts, including budget oversight, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensures on-time submission, completeness, competitiveness, and compliance of grant applications.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations, including Uniform Guidance and sponsor-specific requirements.
• Serves as liaison for all external grant fund and financial audits; works with other business units and external auditors; writes responses to findings and corrective action plans.
• Assists in the negotiation of the indirect cost rate with federal agencies.
• Develop and update policies and procedures related to sponsored programs administration.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to provide internal controls over award activities and expenditures; monitors and guides researcher activities and expenditures to ensure compliance.

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KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs assigns work regarding department goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance for all federal agencies, State of Georgia business practices manuals, Title III policies and procedures, and university and Board of Regents policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

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USG Core Values Statement

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 .

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