Senior Grants & Research Administration Lead

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a senior Research Administration Management Analyst 4 to lead pre-award and post-award activities for CCPS. You will work closely with investigators, center leadership, and external funding agencies to support growth and compliance.

You will supervise research administration staff, develop policies, manage complex grant portfolios, and provide financial stewardship across sponsored programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration.
• Experience managing complex sponsored project portfolios involving federal funding.
• Experience leading projects, teams, or research administration operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all research administration activities supporting CCPS investigators and research programs.
• Develop strategic plans, procedures, and administrative infrastructure to support center growth.
• Advise center leadership on research administration, regulatory compliance, and fiscal stewardship.
• Monitor award management activities, including financial performance and reporting requirements.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention for research administration staff.

Skills

Sponsored research administration

Budgeting and forecasting

Leadership and supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

eRA systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/administration/finance/healthcare/related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

eRA systems

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a senior Research Administration Management Analyst 4 to lead pre-award and post-award activities for CCPS. You will work closely with investigators, center leadership, and external funding agencies to support growth and compliance.

You will supervise research administration staff, develop policies, manage complex grant portfolios, and provide financial stewardship across sponsored programs.