University of Cincinnati
Sponsored Research Administrator 2-Grants & Contracts, Office of Research
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. UC serves more than 53,000 students with 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 alumni. UC contributes to the Cincinnati Innovation District and is a member of the Big 12 Conference. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
About The Office of Research (OoR) The Office of Research (OoR) Sponsored Research Services Grants & 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. SRS G&C also issues outgoing sub-awards under externally funded UC agreements and provides some pre-award proposal submission support for colleges that do not have grants administration staff.
Job Overview SRS G&C department is hiring Sponsored Research Administrator 2 – Grants & Contracts (SRA2) position(s) that provide grant administration support to the greater UC research community. The SRA2 candidate is expected to be well versed in grant administration and should be able to make immediate contributions to the SRS G&C team with opportunities to grow and advance within the profession. The position(s) require an individual who will apply their current skills while learning new ones and who is comfortable with adapting in a field undergoing rapid changes. These position(s) offer a remote work option for approved employees.
The planned start date is no sooner than Dec. 01, 2025.
Essential Functions
Assist faculty and staff with administering federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and external funding sources. Advise faculty and staff in the design of sponsored programs. Provide training to departmental staff through outreach meetings and fundamentals classes. Advise management, co-workers and department staff in process related topics.
Review grants and contracts to determine source of funds, funding level and period of performance. Review, negotiate and manage sponsored agreements, primarily the agreement’s terms and conditions. Interact with sponsors’ legal and contracting staff to negotiate terms and conditions of sponsored agreements. Prepare final draft of agreement. Advocate the university’s interests in negotiations with external entities.
Oversee and ensure compliance of grants. Implement policies to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations. Assist faculty and department staff with interpreting sponsor and university policies and practices.
Facilitate assigned project progress through periodic communication with multiple university constituents and by reconciling and organizing multiple sources of information.
Administration of non-financial grant activities. Oversee the review and submission of non-financial progress reports.
Oversee proposal preparation and submission process. Set-up budget. Coordinate departmental review and data push between two systems to establish a fiscal account. Manually set-up fiscal account.
Oversee the Just-In-Time (JIT) proposal review and the award acceptance process for a select group of sponsors with complex policies and procedures.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree must be in business administration, public 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 Two (2) years in grant and/or contract administration.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Extensive experience negotiating industry and federal contracts and subcontracts.
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other federal agency supplements, the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance (UG), intellectual property, export control, and technology compliance regulations.
Understanding of SAP, Kuali, Grants.gov and other state and federal grant systems.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Skills, e.g. Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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. Attach these documents before submitting your application.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of salary based on position
Real Work-Life Balance with generous time-off, 11 paid holidays, end-of-year time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave
Competitive salary of $65,000 based on education, skills and experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit the careers page on www.uc.edu.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility via the Federal I-9 process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. UC serves more than 53,000 students with 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 alumni. UC contributes to the Cincinnati Innovation District and is a member of the Big 12 Conference. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
About The Office of Research (OoR) The Office of Research (OoR) Sponsored Research Services Grants & 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. SRS G&C also issues outgoing sub-awards under externally funded UC agreements and provides some pre-award proposal submission support for colleges that do not have grants administration staff.
Job Overview SRS G&C department is hiring Sponsored Research Administrator 2 – Grants & Contracts (SRA2) position(s) that provide grant administration support to the greater UC research community. The SRA2 candidate is expected to be well versed in grant administration and should be able to make immediate contributions to the SRS G&C team with opportunities to grow and advance within the profession. The position(s) require an individual who will apply their current skills while learning new ones and who is comfortable with adapting in a field undergoing rapid changes. These position(s) offer a remote work option for approved employees.
The planned start date is no sooner than Dec. 01, 2025.
Essential Functions
Assist faculty and staff with administering federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and external funding sources. Advise faculty and staff in the design of sponsored programs. Provide training to departmental staff through outreach meetings and fundamentals classes. Advise management, co-workers and department staff in process related topics.
Review grants and contracts to determine source of funds, funding level and period of performance. Review, negotiate and manage sponsored agreements, primarily the agreement’s terms and conditions. Interact with sponsors’ legal and contracting staff to negotiate terms and conditions of sponsored agreements. Prepare final draft of agreement. Advocate the university’s interests in negotiations with external entities.
Oversee and ensure compliance of grants. Implement policies to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations. Assist faculty and department staff with interpreting sponsor and university policies and practices.
Facilitate assigned project progress through periodic communication with multiple university constituents and by reconciling and organizing multiple sources of information.
Administration of non-financial grant activities. Oversee the review and submission of non-financial progress reports.
Oversee proposal preparation and submission process. Set-up budget. Coordinate departmental review and data push between two systems to establish a fiscal account. Manually set-up fiscal account.
Oversee the Just-In-Time (JIT) proposal review and the award acceptance process for a select group of sponsors with complex policies and procedures.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree must be in business administration, public 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 Two (2) years in grant and/or contract administration.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Extensive experience negotiating industry and federal contracts and subcontracts.
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other federal agency supplements, the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance (UG), intellectual property, export control, and technology compliance regulations.
Understanding of SAP, Kuali, Grants.gov and other state and federal grant systems.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Skills, e.g. Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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. Attach these documents before submitting your application.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of salary based on position
Real Work-Life Balance with generous time-off, 11 paid holidays, end-of-year time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave
Competitive salary of $65,000 based on education, skills and experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit the careers page on www.uc.edu.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility via the Federal I-9 process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ:100223
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
#J-18808-Ljbffr