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Grant Coordinator, Office of Research

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Feb 07, 2025
Grant Coordinator, Office of Research Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview The Cooperative Grants Office (CGO) in the Office of Research is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Grant Coordinator. This role is critical in supporting the CGO team by managing the timely intake and assignment of project requests, as well as the creation of new award workflows. The Grant Coordinator will also assist with data entry and other administrative tasks that contribute to the effective development and submission of grant projects. Strong communication and project coordination skills are essential for success in this position, ensuring the smooth execution of key responsibilities. This will be a hybrid (in person and remote), or a fully remote position based on candidate's preference. Essential Functions Assist with the intake of new proposal submissions and review submissions for completeness and adherence to CGO policies and procedures. Provide information in Service Desk when a new Notice of Award is received, support Service Desk requests for processing new awards. Gather and evaluate information and assist in determining priorities. Coordinate and evaluate procedures. Coordinate the use of facilities and equipment. Perform research concerning procedures and practices, identifying problems and recommending solutions. Serve as liaison for administrator in the interpretation of policies and procedures. Represent administrator on committees and attend meetings on behalf of administrator. May coordinate personnel transactions. Receive and reconcile expense statements. Review and monitor expenditures on supplies, equipment, etc. Perform other related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's Degree Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement Required Experience One (1) year of relevant work experience Additional Qualifications Considered Strong Communication skills Project coordination skills Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Application Process Information A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application. 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). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98297 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Grant Coordinator, Office of Research Date: Feb 7, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Developer, Data Entry, Medicare, Research, Technology, Administrative, Healthcare