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Grants & Contracts Associate 1

Grants & Contracts Associate 1

Employer: The Ohio State University

Location: Medical Center Campus

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Title: Grants & Contracts Associate 1

Department: Medicine | Grants Office

Grants and Contracts Associate for the College of Medicine Grants Management Office is an entry level position intended to provide the broad training and knowledge necessary to progress in the field of research administration. This position will be exposed to pre- and post- grant award activities. Working with more senior Grants and Contracts staff, the Associate assists with pre- and post-award activities for assigned departments and principal investigators (PIs). Assists with reviewing expenditure requests and effort review with guidance from colleagues or leadership; reviews expenditures against budget constraints; participates in providing pre-award grant support and assistance with formatting biographical sketches; assists with maintaining master other support documents using various University and Federal systems; assists with annual progress reports, builds knowledge of compliance in administrative policies and procedures by identifying areas of concern in areas such as interpreting and enforcing sponsor guidelines, time and effort management, allowable expenditures; updates and maintains PI current and pending and/or other support documentation, within the timeframe provided by the coordinating grant manager; performs additional duties as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Function: Research Administration

Sub-Function: Grants and Contracts Management

Specialized: S1

Additional Information: Location: Graves Hall (0277) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, one of the biggest and most comprehensive universities in the country, creates experiences that bring together expertise, ideas and resources to improve communities locally and globally.

Ohio State is regularly honored as one of the nation’s top 20 public universities. With campuses and research centers throughout the state, the institution’s unrivaled depth and breadth advance innovation, health care and research within Ohio’s communities. For more than 150 years, Ohio State has inspired the next generation of leaders, discovering groundbreaking medical breakthroughs and finding solutions to the problems the world is facing now.

Ohio State also has a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center.

Ohio State offers more than 200 majors and programs — plus 500 specializations — for undergraduates, in addition to more than 230 master’s, doctoral and professional degree programs and an estimated 12,000 course offerings.

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Explore our Extensive Benefits

Ohio State provides access to opportunities and resources for all employees. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

  • WORK-LIFE: Flexible and remote work arrangements where applicable, child care program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.
  • RETIREMENT: State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.
  • HEALTH: Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.
  • TIME OFF: Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.
  • FINANCIAL: Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance, and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.
  • WELLNESS: Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.
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