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Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. jobs in Georgia

Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. assists with grant and proposal research and writing operations to develop effective grant submissions and obtain funding for the organization. Helps to research grant opportunities and proposal requirements. Being a Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. supports grant writers in understanding the complex proposal requirements from governmental agencies and institutions. Maintains an overall grant calendar and uses project management tools to track all grant activity and timelines. Additionally, Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. prepares financial accounting or reporting required for grants. Performs quality reviews, proofreading, and validation of proposals for completeness and compliance. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Workday Payroll Lead (Higher Ed)
  • Sierra-Cedar
  • Alpharetta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionSierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job DescriptionSierra-Cedar is seeking Workday certified Payroll Consultants with experience in Higher Education. If you are passionate about the technology, the clients, and all the challenges that go with being a consultant, you will want to be a part of our team. Our people have the skills and business expertise to provide exceptional consulting services to clients, helping them gain the optimum benefit from their Workday software. Selected candidates will have lead level experience implementing Human Resource ERP systems in a university or college environment, be technically inclined, will adapt well to changing technologies, and will have a strong desire to learn and develop new skills.  Sierra-Cedar will provide extensive training on Workday both in the classroom and on-the-job.These positions entail approximately 50% travel commitment with projects executed on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide Workday functional consulting services by acting as a subject matter expert and leading clients through the entire systems development lifecycleWork on all project phases including design, configuration, and testingAssist clients in fully integrating the Workday system into their current business environments and provide input on best practices Advise client on options, risks, and any impact on other processes or systemsConfigure the Workday system to meet each client's unique business requirementsComplete tasks efficiently and in a timely mannerUse proven oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with team, customers and executive leadershipBe a key contributor to our growing Workday practice and communityShare knowledge to continually improve deployment methodologyQualificationsREQUIREMENTS:A Workday certification in HCM and Payroll requiredExtensive experience as a functional lead in at least (3) of the following areas: Time Tracking, Compensation, Payroll, Performance Management, Absence Management, Security, etc.Experience with the full lifecycle of both implementations and upgradesKnowledge of accounting principles, standards and complianceSolid understanding of global business processes and reportingSignificant industry experience in either higher education or public sectorSelf motivated to learn and develop solutionsAdvanced Excel and MS office skillsWorkday Certification and experience is requiredLEADERSHIP SKILLSDemonstrated ability to manage project scope and client expectationsDemonstrated follow-through on assignments and issue resolutionAdditional InformationCONSULTING SKILLSShow that you have the ability to manage project scope and client expectationsBe on top of things by taking the initiative to follow-through on assignments and issue resolutionThink outside the box and show you have the ability to develop creative solutionsBe a good teammate by clearly and effectively communicating with your project team and your clientBe a good communicator by consistently producing clear, concise and accurate status reportsKnow when and how to address your clients and build confidence and trust with themKnow when the details are important by displaying effective analytical skillsQuality and reputation matters, be in the game by showing your dedication to success
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Sales Product Specialist
  • Ed Voyles Automotive Group
  • Marietta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Sales Consultant Ed Voyles Automotive Group is looking for individuals with excellent customer service skills to build a career with us in sales. The sky is the limit for highly motivated, results-dri...
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Accounting Support Specialist
  • ED Atlanta, LLC
  • Roswell, GA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION: Accounting Support Specialist POSITION DESCRIPTION: As the Accounting Support Specialist,you shall administer company policies and procedures in accordance with the Company Policy and corpor...
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HCM/Compensation Solution Architect (Higher Ed)
  • Sierra-Cedar
  • Alpharetta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionSierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation ap...
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Higher Education e-Learning Products - Field Sales Representative - Atlanta area
  • Higher Education
  • Atlanta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Join Our Team as a Pearson Education Sales Representative! At Pearson, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. As a Pearson Education Sales Representative, you're on the front lines o...
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Business Development Executive (Higher Ed Library - EdTech) REMOTE
  • Infobase Holdings, Inc.
  • Atlanta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this role. Prefer candidates in the Southwest (KY, WV, VA, TN, NC, MS, AL, GA, SC, FL), as this aligns with the territory. Job Description Job Title: Business Devel...
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Contract Specialist
  • KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
  • Marlborough, MA
  • Position Summary: Join our dynamic Legal Department as a Contract Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Contract Specialist
  • The EthicalEdge Group
  • Houston, TX
  • Join Our Team at the Forefront of Global Transportation & Supply Chain Innovation! Are you a contract specialist with a ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Contract Specialist
  • Insight Global
  • Insight Global is seeking an IT Contract Specialist to join the Contracts Management team of a leading healthcare client...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Contract Specialist
  • NYU Langone Health
  • New York, NY
  • NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in c...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Contracting Specialist
  • Magellan Financial & Insurance Services Inc.
  • Topeka, KS
  • Embark on a Career Adventure with Magellan Financial Embark on a journey with Magellan Financial, a trailblazer in insur...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Contract Specialist
  • Dexian
  • Plano, TX
  • Our Fortune 500 financial services client is looking for an attentive and organized Document Specialist! Accountable for...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Contracting Specialist
  • Links Global
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Job Summary Links Global seeks a dedicated and experienced Contracting Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Contract Specialist
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients liv...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Georgia

Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989. The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
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What does a Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. do?

Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. in Waco, TX
The average Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed.
March 02, 2020
Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. in Honolulu, HI
The Financial Coordinator is responsible for the financial compliance associated with awarded grants and contracts.
January 22, 2020
Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. in Ogden, UT
Macfadden, now part of PAE, is searching for a Grants Specialist.
February 20, 2020