Grant Administration or Proposal Prep and Elec. Research Administrator Support, Office of Research

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Feb 19, 2025
Grant Administration or Proposal Prep and Elec. Research Administrator Support, Office of Research Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. About the Office of Research The Office of Research (OoR) Sponsored Research Services Grants and Contracts department (SRS G&C) is a central, non-financial post-award office responsible for the review, negotiation, and approval of grant and contract awards from government, industry, and non-profit sponsors. The Sponsored Research Services Electronic Research Administration (SRS ERA) department assists with all SRS databases, websites, and electronic portals. This includes maintenance and training on the Kuali research database. Job Overview The SRS G&Cs department is looking to hire either a Sponsored Research Administrator 1 (SRA) for the Grants and Contracts department or an Electronic Research Administrator 2 (ERA) for the ERA department. Both positions provide grant administration support to the greater UC research community. The SRA 1 position is entry level, while the ERA 2 position is expected to be well versed in grant administration and will be responsible for activities related to proposal preparation and the administration of multiple electronic databases and collaborator portals. This will be a hybrid or remote position based on candidate's preference. Essential Functions Sponsored Research Administrator 1 - Grants & Contracts: Assist faculty and staff with administering federal,state, and private grants, contracts, and external funding sources. Oversee and ensure compliance of grants. Implement policies to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations. Oversee proposal preparation and submission process. Requires a high level of reading comprehension. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Sponsored Research Electronic Administrator 2: Provide proposal support and submission in the electronic research system for the areas in the university that do not have a dedicated grant administration staff. Provide award review and account set-up for assigned sponsor awards. Serve on committees related to business rules for processing and managing grants awards. Serve as back-up support to Sponsored Research Electronic Administrator Sr for end users of the database and activity dashboard. Assist with training end users on Electronic Research Administration system. Management of Federal agency and collaborator electronic portals. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Sponsored Research Administrator 1 - Grants & Contracts: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration or related field. Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Sponsored Research Electronic Administrator 2: Bachelor's Degree must be in business administration, database administration or related field. Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience Sponsored Research Administrator 1 - Grants & Contracts: Grant administration customer service or office administration Sponsored Research Electronic Administrator 2: Two (2) years of database management and award administration. Additional Qualifications Considered Sponsored Research Administrator 1 - Grants & Contracts: Paralegal experience, database management experience. Demonstrated leadership skills. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Application Process Information A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Be sure to attach these documents before submitting your application. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98331 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Grant Administration or Proposal Prep and Elec. Research Administrator Support, Office of Research Date: Feb 18, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: DBA, Database, Developer, Medicare, Research, Technology, Healthcare