Oversees and manages pre- and post-award activities for assigned principal investigators; plans and provides fiscal management of grants; analyzes and reconciles project identifying and resolving discrepancies; identifies project over-runs and alerts principal investigator; monitors, reviews, authorizes project expenditures; oversees personnel appointments on projects; determines and initiates journal entries; investigates, evaluates and notifies principal investigators of funding opportunities; provides extensive support with development and preparation of grant proposals, preparation and submission of research progress reports; collaborates with PIs and funding sources to develop and prepare appropriate budgets for research activities; ensures compliance with sponsor, university and third party regulations; interprets complex rules, regulations, policies, review contract terms and conditions from sponsor; applies advanced knowledge of university and federal regulations in order to facilitate the high volume of international collaboration and travel; interprets complex regulations, rules and policies; participates with training of new PIs and their staff; performs forecasts to help with planning; plans and prepares projects for close-out; participates in sponsor invoicing activities and payment recognition; participates in training new grants team staff.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors level degree in related field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Health Administration) or equivalent experience; 2 years grants or contract experience required, preferred 2-4 years of relevant experience; experience with federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, procurement, budgeting, accounting and financial management preferred; knowledge of institutional, federal and other electronic research administration systems preferred; experience in writing administrative components of grants preferred; knowledge of OSU Office of Sponsored Programs policies and procedures desired; Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financial and Human Resources Systems desired; proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro preferred. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Function: Research Administration

Subfunction: Grants and Contracts Management

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S2

Targeted salary range: $49,800 - $66,400