"Sr. Grants Compliance Associate"

Job Summary

The Senior Grants Compliance Associate position will:

• Provide high level fiscal and compliance support to the Grants Compliance Teams.
• Serve as content expert for faculty, investigators, and college administrators on assigned transactions/spend categories related to Sponsor Program funding.
• Manage a complex workload demonstrating independent decision-making and required advanced understanding of institutional and sponsor regulations.
• Interpret and effectively communicate highly complex sponsor guidelines.
• Mentor less experienced staff in guidelines review.

A successful Senior Associate should have the ability to perform the following essential skills and competencies:

• 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.
• Working knowledge of federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, Ohio State University policy and procedures.
• Promote a culture that supports work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic research tools and financial management systems
• Two years of experience in research administration.
• Two years of experience reviewing financial transactions.

Desired Qualifications

• Certification (e.g. CRA, CFRA, CPSM).
• 3 or more years of experience reviewing financial transactions associated with sponsor project funding.

Application Materials

• A resume is required
• A cover letter is strongly desired

The salary range for this position starts at $55,700.00 annually, however, the actual offered salary will be based on the selected candidates education and experience while being balanced with internal equity and the unit's available budget.

Join the Research Development Office within 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. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit erik.osu.edu.

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. Please visit the Office of Sponsored Programs website for details.