Administrative Manager

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Sep 05, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14086P
Working Title	Administrative Manager
Department	COE-Research & Graduate Educ
About the University of Georgia	Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department	As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education ( MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
College/Unit/Department website	https://coe.uga.edu/directory/research-and-graduate-education/
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	09/04/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	10/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 17. The position will remain open until filled. References of only the finalists will be checked.
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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 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.

Position Information

Classification Title	Business Services Pro II
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	This position has primary responsibility for developing and providing professional development workshops and activities for faculty and graduate students in the Mary Frances Early College of Education. It provides individual faculty and graduate students with assistance and guidance in identifying funding opportunities for their research and refining their IRB submissions. This position also provides support services to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education in their efforts to build the research culture in the Mary Frances Early College of Education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Excellent oral and written skills Strong organizational skills Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously and strong work ethic Advanced knowledge of grant development and research expectations
Physical Demands	Standard for office environment demands- sitting for an extended period of time, viewing a computer screen for several hours each day.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	No
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct Research Office grant workshop series.
Meet with faculty and graduate students individually to discuss research interests and determine possible funding resources to promote professional growth.
Participate in external agency webinars, workshops, and podcasts related to current funding opportunities, technical assistance for proposal preparation, and upcoming state and national educational issues to enhance services for faculty and graduate students.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Assist with proposal development and submission, including (a) reviewing and editing narratives for content and style; (b) ensuring proposal meet formatting guidelines; reviewing and editing current and pending documents; (d) reviewing and editing biosketches, data management plans, human subjects documents; and (e) providing support to compile components for submission.
Percentage of time	30

Duties/Responsibilities	Working closely with faculty and staff and IRB personnel on IRB submissions from students and faculty. Soliciting school systems for research projects. Support submission of research project proposal request to Clarke County School District
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop communications related to internal and external research and grant opportunities to be shared with faculty and graduate students through college level listservs.
Identify and share grant opportunities that match individual faculty research agendas
Train faculty in identifying grant opportunities
Manage MFE COE-Research Office emails
Culminate data for the provision of summary statements related to grants (e.g., dollars submitted, dollars awarded, expenditures) for COE annual reports, US News, individual departments, and MFE COE Strategic Plan.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Manage MFE COE internal award competitions Plan and manage MFE COE research conference
Percentage of time	5