Grants Travel Lead Coordinator

Overview

The organization is seeking a Grants Travel Lead Coordinator to provide high-level fiscal and compliance support to Grants Compliance Teams. This role serves as a content expert for faculty, investigators, and college administrators on assigned transactions/spend categories related to Sponsor Program funding.

The position manages a complex workload using independent decision-making and an advanced understanding of institutional and sponsor regulations. The coordinator interprets and communicates highly complex sponsor guidelines and mentors less experienced staff in guidelines review.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level fiscal and compliance support for assigned transactions/spend categories tied to Sponsor Program funding
• Serve as a content expert for faculty, investigators, and college administrators regarding sponsored program rules and requirements
• Manage complex, multi-step work with independent decision-making and advanced knowledge of institutional and sponsor regulations
• Interpret and effectively communicate highly complex sponsor guidelines
• Train, guide, and mentor less experienced staff in reviewing guidelines and solving complex issues
• Analyze complex situations, determine appropriate resolution steps, and ensure follow-through
• Use analytical and critical thinking to assess financial transactions and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Four years of demonstrated proficiency with electronic research tools and financial management systems
• Considerable experience in research administration
• Demonstrated considerable experience reviewing financial transactions

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CRA, CFRA, CPSM certifications
• Demonstrated considerable experience reviewing financial transactions associated with sponsor project funding
• Workday Financials system experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: starts at $23.17 per hour
• The offer will be based on internal equity, the candidate’s qualifications, and the unit’s available budget as the primary determining factor.

Location

• Eligible for remote work from the state of Ohio
• Work location: Mount Hall (0311)

Additional Information

• Position type: Regular
• Scheduled hours: 40
• Shift: First Shift
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.
• Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.
• Equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.