Grants Travel Lead Coordinator

Ohio State University; North Carolina; Remote; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Grants Travel Lead Coordinator to provide high level fiscal and compliance support to the Grants Compliance Teams. You will act as a content expert on sponsor program funding and manage complex workloads with independent decision-making and strong understanding of regulations.

You will mentor less experienced staff, communicate guidelines clearly, and collaborate with faculty, investigators and college administrators to ensure compliant and efficient grant

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years of demonstrated proficiency with electronic research tools and financial management systems.
• Considerable experience in research administration.
• Demonstrated considerable experience reviewing financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level fiscal and compliance support to the Grants Compliance Teams.
• Serve as content expert for faculty, investigators, and college administrators on sponsor program funding.
• Manage a complex workload with independent decision-making and understanding of regulations.
• Mentor less experienced staff in problem solving complex issues.
• Communicate sponsor guidelines clearly and effectively.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business administration

CRA certification

CFRA certification

CPSM certification

Job description

Job Title:

Grants Travel Lead Coordinator

Department:

ERIK | Office of Sponsored Programs Administration

Position Overview

The Grants Travel Lead Coordinator position will provide high level fiscal and compliance support to the Grants Compliance Teams. Serves as content expert for faculty, investigators, and college administrators on assigned transactions/spend categories related to Sponsor Program funding. Manages a complex workload demonstrating independent decision-making and required advanced understanding of institutional and sponsor regulations. Ability to interpret and effectively communicate highly complex sponsor guidelines, as well as mentor less experienced staff in guidelines review.

A successful Grants Travel Lead Coordinator should have the ability to perform the following essential skills and competencies: Capable of multi-tasking and problem-solving; strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Analyze complex situations and decide appropriate steps for resolution and follow-thru; Train, guide, and mentor less experienced staff in problem solving complex issues. Possess excellent verbal, written and customer service communication skills, time management, follow-through, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Have working knowledge of federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, Ohio State university policy and procedures. Promotes a culture that supports work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years of demonstrated proficiency with electronic research tools and financial management systems.
• Considerable experience in research administration.
• Demonstrated considerable experience reviewing financial transactions.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CRA, CFRA, CPSM certifications.
• Demonstrated considerable experience reviewing financial transactions associated with sponsor project funding.
• Workday Financials system experience.

Salary

The pay range for this position starts at $23.17 per hour. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity, the candidate's qualifications, and the unit's available budget being the primary determining factor.

Work Location

This position is eligible for remote work from the state of Ohio.

Additional Information

Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.

ERIK Overview

Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit https://erik.osu.edu/ .

Office of Sponsored Programs Overview

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), under the auspices of the Enterprise for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge, supports the development, implementation, and coordination of sponsored research at the University from proposal development to project closeout. OSP provides a full range of research administration services to support Ohio State faculty, staff, and graduate students through research administration, responsible stewardship of funds and sound management practices.

Please visit the Office of Sponsored Programs website for details: https://research.osu.edu/about-us/administration-and-units/office-sponsor