Sr. Grants Compliance Associate

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The Senior Grants Compliance Associate position will:

• Provide high level fiscal and compliance support to the Grants Compliance Teams.
• Serve as content expert for faculty, investigators, and college administrators on assigned transactions/spend categories related to Sponsor Program funding.
• Manage a complex workload demonstrating independent decision-making and required advanced understanding of institutional and sponsor regulations.
• Interpret and effectively communicate highly complex sponsor guidelines.
• Mentor less experienced staff in guidelines review.

A successful Senior Associate should have the ability to perform the following essential skills and competencies:

• Multi-tasking and problem-solving
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Analyze complex situations and decide appropriate steps for resolution and follow-thru.
• Train, guide, and mentor less experienced staff in problem solving complex issues.
• Possess excellent verbal, written and customer service communication skills, time management, follow-through, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, Ohio State University policy and procedures.
• Promote a culture that supports work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic research tools and financial management systems
• Two years of experience in research administration.
• Two years of experience reviewing financial transactions.

Desired Qualifications

• Certification (e.g. CRA, CFRA, CPSM).
• 3 or more years of experience reviewing financial transactions associated with sponsor project funding.

Application Materials

• A resume is required
• A cover letter is strongly desired

Additional Information:

The salary range for this position starts at $55,700.00 annually, however, the actual offered salary will be based on the selected candidate’s education and experience while being balanced with internal equity and the unit's available budget.

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Subfunction: Purchasing Operations

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