Grants Expenses Senior Coordinator

  • The Ohio State University
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time
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Job Title: Grants Expenses Senior Coordinator Department: ERIK | Office of Sponsored Programs Administration Position Overview The Grants Expenses Senior Coordinator position will provide technical level expense fiscal and compliance support to the Grants Compliance Teams. The primary responsibility of this position includes: Reviewing assigned transactions for compliance in accordance with university policy and federal, state, and sponsor guidelines. Serving as central administrative point of contact and proactively communicating with a broad range of stakeholders to resolve variety of issues for faculty, investigators, college administrators for assigned transactions/spend categories for grant related expenditures associated with their sponsor program funding. Exercising sound judgement in independently managing and administering routine workload within assigned transactions/spend categories. Responding to a broad variety of customer questions related to the expenditure policy and procedure and informs in matters of compliance. Interpreting and independently communicating sponsor guidelines, university policy and procedures, state and federal law, and industry best-practices to faculty, investigators, and college administrators. Providing assistance and cross training to less experienced team members. When needed, this position will provide back-up support to other advanced members on the Grants Shared Services Center ( GSSC) team. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED is required. 2 years of experience in a professional capacity; 1 year of customer service and problem-solving experience; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet. Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year of experience and knowledge of federal or private agency sponsors, contract and/or grant regulations, procurement, and/or budgeting, accounting, and financial management. Experience with electronic research tools and financial management systems (preferably Workday). Demonstrated experience reviewing financial transactions. Knowledge of, and experience with, federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, and Ohio State University policy and procedures. Application Materials A resume is required to be submitted A cover letter is strongly desired. The hourly range for this position starts at $21.35. The offer for this position will fall within the position's range based on internal equity, the candidate's qualifications, and the unit's available budget. Additional Information: The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), under the auspices of the Office of Research, supports the development, implementation, and coordination of sponsored research at the University from proposal development to project closeout. OSP provides a full range of research administration services to support Ohio State faculty, staff, and graduate students through research administration, responsible stewardship of funds and sound management practices. Please visit the Office of Sponsored Programs website for details. Join the Research Development Office within the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit our ERIK website . Function: Finance Subfunction: Business Transactions and Services Career Band and Level: T3 Location: Mount Hall (0311) 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. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. 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As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216 , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Job ID: 509969162
Originally Posted on: 2/13/2026

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