Grant Administrator 2 / Sr. Grant Administrator, College of Engineering and Applied Science, Hybrid

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Job Overview

Using established procedures with detailed instructions, engage in the day-to-day administration of specialized activities related to post-award grant administration and reports to management, provide recommendation and advice to management or other groups on process related topics and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as university financial and administrative policies. Major duties will include administrative, fiscal, grant, and general duties.

Following completion of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement for employees residing in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana. Employees must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the UC Uptown Campus and be available to report to campus as needed. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Essential Functions

• Assist faculty, research staff, and/or students with the processing of financial transactions for federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and any other external funding sources. • Post-award duties include award set up and management for financial and regulatory compliance, meeting regularly with Principal Investigators (PIs) for expense reporting and projects, and processing reports and transactions, including subcontract activity for the full lifecycle of sponsored program administration. Assist with pre-award proposal preparation. • Implement policies that reflect continuous oversight and review of sponsored project funds to ensure that all financial transactions are in compliance with university policies and funding agency guidelines. • Advise faculty and research staff with the financial management of sponsored projects to fulfill project-related expenditure goals and objectives, subaward issuance. • Work directly and collaboratively with the various offices of the university to fulfill all expenditure/compliance requirements and resolve complex issues that arise through the duration of a sponsored award. • Assist with dissemination of expertise to train entry-level staff in the department unit to adhere to standards of compliance with sponsored project requirements and dissemination of knowledge of UC-based financial systems and applications to achieve financial and Human Resource objectives. • Complete routine work for grant applications; follow standard principles and systems and use appropriate terminology associated with a particular field of specialization by continuously building on current job knowledge. • Provide recommended approaches to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results and maintain effective relationships with peers, vendors, and others in different environments. • Interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution. • Determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standard principles and practices to determine and implement solutions. • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.