Grant Administrator 2, College of Arts and Sciences, Hybrid

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. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting. The New York Times has called it “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC’s momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co‑op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. Job Overview Using established procedures with detailed instructions, engage in the day‑to‑day administration of specialized activities related to 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 policy. Essential Functions Assist faculty, research staff, and/or students with the processing of financial transactions for federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and other external funding sources. Post‑award duties include award set up and management for financial and regulatory compliance, meeting regularly with Principal Investigators (PIs) for expense reporting and projects, and processing reports and transactions, including subcontract activity for the full life‑cycle of sponsored program administration. Assist with pre‑award proposal preparation. Implement policies that reflect continuous oversight and review of sponsored project funds to ensure that all financial transactions are in 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 resolve complex issues that arise through the duration of a sponsored award. Assist faculty, research staff, and/or students with the proposal creation, preparation and submission process to external agencies. Assist with dissemination of expertise to train entry‑level staff in the department unit to adhere to 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. Breadth of duties may span several sub‑specialties and may be either unit‑specific, typically handling proposal submission and award administration, or more broadly defined encompassing the ability to help grow the research enterprise at UC. Complete routine work for grant applications; follow standard principles and systems and use appropriate terminology associated with a particular field of specialization by continuously building on current job knowledge. Provide recommended approaches to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results and maintain effective relationships with peers, vendors, and others in different environments. 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. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. 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. Required Experience Two (2) years of grant and/or finance‑related experience. Knowledge of Uniform Guidance. Additional Qualifications Considered 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. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $63,000. Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work‑Life Balance UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days); 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Additional Benefits Include Competitive salary of $63,000 based on 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 our Careers Page. E‑Verify UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Application Instructions Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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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