Grants Compliance Specialist

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Job Title:
Grants Compliance Specialist

Department:
ERIK Office of Sponsored Programs Administration

Job Description
The Grants Compliance Specialist position will provide fiscal and compliance support to the Grants Compliance Teams. Serves as central administrative point of contact for faculty, investigators, college administrators for assigned transactions/spend categories related to sponsor program funding. Exercises sound judgement in independently managing and administering workload within assigned transactions/spend categories. Interprets and independently communicates sponsor guidelines, university policy and procedures, state and federal law, and industry best-practices to faculty, investigators, and college administrators.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in business administration
Required Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years of experience in a professional capacity; at least one year of customer service and problem-solving experience; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
Desired:
At least one year of experience and knowledge of federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, procurement, and/or budgeting, accounting and financial management. Experience with electronic research tools and financial management systems (preferably Workday). Demonstrated experience reviewing financial transactions. Knowledge of, and experience with, federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, and Ohio State University policy and procedures.

Additional Information:

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. OSP provides a full range of research administration services to support Ohio State faculty, staff, and graduate students through research administration, responsible stewardship of funds and sound management practices.

Please visit the Office of Sponsored Programs website for details: https://research.osu.edu/about-us/administration-and-units/office-sponsored-programs .

We strongly encourage that applicants submit both a resume and a cover letter.

Location:
Research Administration Building (0200)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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