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Job Overview Using established procedures with detailed instructions will engage in the day-to-day administration of specialized activities related to post award grant administration and reports to management, provide recommendation and advice to management or other groups on process related topics and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as university financial and administrative policies. Major duties will include administrative, fiscal, grant, and general duties.
Essential Functions Assist faculty and research staff with the processing of financial transactions for federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and any other external funding sources. Post-award duties include award set up and management for financial and regulatory compliance, meet regularly with Principal Investigators (PIs) for expense reporting and projects, and processing reports and transactions, including subcontract activity for the full lifecycle of sponsored program administration from start to close out. Implement policies that reflect continuous oversight and review of sponsored project funds to ensure that all financial transactions are in full compliance with university policies and funding agency guidelines. Advise faculty and research staff with the financial management of sponsored projects to fulfill project- related expenditure goals and objectives, subaward issuance Work directly and collaboratively with the various offices of the university to fulfill all expenditure/compliance requirements and to resolve complex issues that arise during the duration of a sponsored award. Assist with dissemination of expertise to train future Grant Administrator 1's and Financial Administrator 1 & 2's in the department unit to adhere to high standards of compliance with sponsored project requirements and dissemination of knowledge of UC-based financial systems and applications to achieve financial and Human Resource objectives. Provide recommended approaches to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results and maintain effective relationships with peers, vendors, and others. Interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution. Determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standard principles and practices to determine and implement solutions. Evaluate/enhance current practices and efforts to ensure optimal support of efforts. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Grant Administrator 2 Required Education
Bachelor's Degree Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Sr. Grant Administrator Required Education
Bachelor's Degree Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience Grant Administrator 2 Required Experience
Two (2) years of grant and/or finance-related experience. Knowledge of Uniform Guidance. Sr. Grant Administrator Required Experience
Three (3) years of grant and/or finance-related experience. Knowledge of Uniform Guidance Additional Qualifications Considered Grant Administrator 2
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks. Collaborative yet flexible work ethic. Strong communication and analytical skills. Proven experience in participating as a team member in a collaborative environment and workforce. Sr. Grant Administrator
Pre- and post-award experience. Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks analytical skills. Proven experience in participating as a team member in a collaborative environment and workforce. Supervision experience. Project management experience. Collaborative yet flexible work ethic. Strong communication and Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. 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).
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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ: 96097
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About University of Cincinnati
HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country's largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America's top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a "green university" by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world's most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community. Show more
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