Job Description

The Grants and Contracts Analyst will participate and assist in the management of selected pre- and post-award activities for assigned principal investigators (PIs) as part of the College of Medicine Grants Management Office; participates in pre and post grant award activities with training on pre or post specialization; works closely with senior level team members in following established procedures and troubleshooting; participate in post-award activities, which may include compiling statistical, financial, or accounting data, or participate in pre-award activities, which may include assisting with the creation of proposals and coordinating with other internal staff, locating relevant materials, formatting and editing documents, drafting budgets, and adhering to internal and sponsor time limits; Contributes to compliance in administrative policies and procedures by identifying noncompliance and nonperformance and properly reporting; completes requests and effort review with guidance from colleagues or leadership; initiates journal entries as needed; reviews expenditures against the approved sponsored budget; assists with updating master other support documents using various University systems; assists with the completion of annual progress reports; identifies and reports noncompliance and nonperformance related to policies and procedures, such as sponsor guidelines, effort amounts, allowable expenditures; updates PI current and pending, and other support documentation, within the timeframe identified; may assist in preparing projects for close-out; attends training as necessary; performs additional duties as needed.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant grant or contractmanagement experience. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

In addition:

Intermediate word processing skills.

Intermediate spreadsheet skills to include the ability to create simple formulas.

Ability to identify issues.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Solid communication skills in order to clearly explain options and solutions to customers.

Ability to positively project the department internally and externally.

Function: Research Administration

Sub Function: Grants and Contract Management

Career Band: S

Career Level: S2

At The Ohio State University, through reflection, evaluation and meaningful action, we aim to reinforce our ethical culture and live shared values to advance our core work of teaching, learning, research and service. Our shared values are: Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion and Integrity and Respect.