Grants Coordinater

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a motivated administrator to support pre-award sponsored research activities. You will assist with grant submissions, coordinate budgets, and liaise between divisions and the CHRF Sponsored Research Services Office.

Responsibilities include data collection for reports and ensuring smooth administrative operations for research personnel. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Grant Submission- Provide support in the preparation and submission of external and internal funded projects via EPAS or online grant application portal as specified by sponsor.
• Budget assistance- Develop and prepare budget for external and internal funding applications and provide guidance to principal investigators in the preparation of grant budgets.
• Coordination- Serve as liaison between the division and CHRF Sponsored Research Services Office in matters related to external funding accounts.
• Reporting- Collect and compile data, statistics, and background material necessary for external/internal reports, proposals, and budgets.
• Administrative support- Place, answer, screen and direct telephone calls; organize, maintain and manage files and record systems; arrange travel.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $22.79 - $28.53
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Behavioral Med-Clin Psychology

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $22.79 - $28.53
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

• Grant Submission- Provide support in the preparation and submission of external and internal funded projects via EPAS or online grant application portal as specified by sponsor. Serve as a liaison between the PI and subcontract sites in matters related to requested documents. Provide guidance to PI in relation to required attachments or documentation required by the sponsor. Manage divisional spreadsheets and/or utilize ePAS Reports for tracking grant submissions, subcontracts, progress reports and grant closeouts. Assist faculty with special projects, reports, and correspondence as related to grant acquisition.
• Budget assistance- Develop and prepare budget for external and internal funding applications and provide guidance to principal investigators in the preparation of grant budgets. Enter all grant and industry expenditures and receipts in excel budget database. Manage divisional budgets and ledgers, including tracking revenues and establishing accounts, monitoring expenditures, and reconciling departmental records against financial statements. Report the financial status of all account lines to the Business Manager/Director on a monthly basis and provide individual monthly status. Assist the Business Manager/Director in the preparation of the annual clinic and research budgets.
• Coordination- Serve as liaison between the division and CHRF Sponsored Research Services Office in matters related to external funding accounts. Serve as a liaison between principal investigators and divisions with which they collaborate to coordinate and monitor disbursement and expenditures of external funds from grants based in the Division.
• Reporting- Collect and compile data, statistics, and background material necessary for external/internal reports, proposals, and budgets. Notify administrative support staff and grant personnel of institutional and external changes in funding issues, purchasing activities, accounting, etc. Coordinate check requests, NSR's Storeroom requisitions, and any other CCHMC requisition for research personnel.
• Administrative support- Place, answer, screen and direct telephone calls. Organize, maintain and assume custodial responsibility for files and record systems of the division, including grant binders. Receive, open, sort and distribute mail on a daily basis for research areas. Make travel arrangements for presentations.

Divisional administrative coordination of pre-award sponsored research activities for 1-3.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability