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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

About the Department

The Sponsored Research Services Grants & Contracts (SRS G&C) department provides pre- and post-award administrative support services to all researchers for sponsored projects. We collaborate with subject matter experts in other central and school offices to offer transparent research administration services, systems, and processes. Our goal is a solution-oriented approach to helping every UC researcher and minimizing administrative burden.

Job Overview

We are seeking to fill a Sponsored Research Administrator 2 position. SRS G&C is seeking applicants who desire a challenge and are serious about the role of grant administration at a level R1 doctoral University with very high research activity. Crucial attributes for this position are: dependability, organization, able to work independently, customer-service friendly, a Team player, good written and oral communication skills, confidentiality, and attention to detail. This has the potential to be a remote position and salary is commensurate with experience and related qualifications. 

Essential Functions

• Assist faculty and staff with administering federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and external funding sources. Advise faculty and staff in the design of sponsored programs. Provide training to departmental staff through outreach meetings and fundamentals classes. Advise management, co-workers and department staff in process related topics.
• Review grants and contracts to determine source of funds, funding level and period of performance. Review, negotiate and manage sponsored agreements, primarily the agreement’s terms and conditions. Interact with sponsors’ legal and contracting staff to negotiate terms and conditions of sponsored agreements. Prepare final draft of agreement. Advocate the university’s interests in negotiations with external entities.
• Oversee and ensure compliance of grants. Implement policies to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations. Assist faculty and department staff with interpreting sponsor and university policies and practices. 
• Administration of non-financial grant activities. Oversee the review and submission of non-financial progress reports.
• Oversee proposal preparation and submission process. Set-up budget. Coordinate departmental review and data push between two systems to establish a fiscal account. Manually set-up fiscal account. 
• Oversee the Just-In-Time (JIT) proposal review and the award acceptance process for a select group of sponsors with complex policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in business administration, public administration or related field.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Two (2) years in grant and/or contract administration.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Extensive experience negotiating industry and federal contracts and subcontracts.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other federal agency supplements, the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance (UG), intellectual property, expert control, and technology compliance regulations.
• Understanding of SAP, Kuali, Grants.gov and other state and federal grant systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Skills, e.g. Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Application Information

• A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. 
• Attach these documents before submitting your application.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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