Remote Grants & Contracts Administrator

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $65,000

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Paid holidays & parental leave

Job summary

University of Cincinnati is seeking a Sponsored Research Administrator 2 - Grants & Contracts to support the research community. The role offers remote work options for eligible employees with an anticipated start date of October 5, 2026 or later.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and 2+ years in grant/contract administration, with opportunities for professional growth within UC’s research ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or related field.
• Six years of relevant work experience can be used in lieu of education.
• Two years in grant and/or contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and staff with administering federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and external funding sources.
• Review, negotiate and manage sponsored agreements, terms and conditions with sponsors’ staff.
• Coordinate communications with multiple university constituents to support successful outcomes.
• Oversee and ensure compliance of grants and interpret sponsor and university policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Compliance

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration/public administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Kuali

Grants.gov

MS Office

Job description

University of Cincinnati is seeking a Sponsored Research Administrator 2 - Grants & Contracts to support the research community. The role offers remote work options for eligible employees with an anticipated start date of October 5, 2026 or later.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and 2+ years in grant/contract administration, with opportunities for professional growth within UC’s research ecosystem.