Grant Administrator 2, College of Medicine, Department of Accounting & Finance

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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-classhealth care professionals and developing cutting-edge proceduresand research that improve the health and clinical care ofpatients. The Office of Accounting and Finance, College of Medicineis recruiting a Grant Administrator 2. Using established procedures with detailed instructions,engage in the day-to-day administration of specialized activitiesrelated to post-award grant administration and reports tomanagement, provide recommendations and advice to management orother groups on process related topics and conduct or carry outwork procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, andfederal regulations as well as university financial andadministrative policies. Major duties will include administrative,fiscal, grant, and general duties This position will offer flexibility for a remote schedulefor applicants with residence within OH/IN/KY once training iscomplete. Remote work arrangements are subject to change inaccordance with university policies. Essential Functions Responsible for new grant award setup, including participationin the award hand-off meeting with pre-award, reviewing the Noticeof Award (NOA) and adjusting budget as needed for financial andregulatory compliance, creating new award setup cases inSalesforce, and determining if advance spending accounts are neededin consultation with Principal Investigators (PI), departmentbusiness administrators, general accountants, and SponsoredResearch Services (SRS). Submit subcontract requests to SRS, including budgetadjustments and carryover requests. Consult with generalaccountants regarding post-award financial and regulatorycompliance, meeting with PIs, accountants, department businessadministrators, and pre-award grant administrators for expensereporting and projects, and processing reports and transactions,including subcontract activity for the full lifecycle of theaward. Process Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs),including creating RPPR cases in Salesforce, obtaining requiredadministrative and financial documentation from the PI, departmentbusiness administrators, general accountants, and sub awardees toprepare the progress report, calculating calendar months forpersonnel effort, and submitting the RPPR to SRS for review andsubmission to the award sponsor. Advise PI’s, department business administrators, generalaccountants, and SRS in award management matters such as changes inPI and/or key personnel, changes in award scope, changes to subawardees, requests for no-cost extension, and expenditurecarryforward request calculations. Collaborate with PI’s, department business administrators,general accountants, and SRS to complete award close-outprocedures, including preparation of final expense and financialreports. Work directly and collaboratively with the various offices ofthe university to fulfill all expenditure/ compliance requirementsand resolve complex issues that arise through the duration of asponsored award. Assist with dissemination of expertise to train entry-levelstaff in the department unit to adhere to standards of compliancewith sponsored project requirements and dissemination of knowledgeof UC-based financial systems and applications to achieve financialand Human Resource objectives. Assist faculty, research staff, and/or students with theprocessing of financial transactions for federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and any other external fundingsources. Breadth of duties may span several sub-specialties and may beeither unit-specific, typically handling post-award grantadministration, or more broadly defined encompassing the ability tohelp grow the research enterprise at UC. Provide recommended approaches to assigned work to facilitateachievement of desired results and maintain effective relationshipswith peers, vendors, and others in different environments. Interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicateclearly and accurately both verbally and in writing includingmaterials intended for distribution. Determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standardprinciples and practices to determine and implement solutions. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This jobdescription can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's Degree Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or otherspecialized training can be used in lieu of educationrequirement. Required Experience Two (2) years of grant and/or finance-relatedexperience. Knowledge of Uniform Guidance. Additional Qualifications Considered Ability to organize and manage multipletasks. Collaborative yet flexible workethic. Strong communication and analyticalskills. Proven experience in participating as a team memberin a collaborative environment. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical orenvironmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed tosupport your well-being, financial security, and work-lifebalance. (UCBenefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTEstatus. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive TuitionRemission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligibledependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate andgraduate 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 pensionplans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), withUC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-offpolicy, 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 based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellnessprograms Professional development & mentorshipopportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,please visit our CareersPage. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position,you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employmenteligibility by providing acceptable, original forms ofidentification for employment verification via the Federal I-9employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Equal Opportunity Employer. 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