Sponsored Program Officer

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, USA
Base: $53,800-$71,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
Pre-award and post-award management
Budget review and approval
Compliance considerations
The Sponsored Program Officer position serves as the institutional business official and central administrative point of contact for faculty principal investigators (PIs) and department/college administrators on pre- and post-award management of externally funded grants and contracts

Job Summary

  • The Sponsored Program Officer position serves as the institutional business official and central administrative point of contact for faculty principal investigators (PIs) and department/college administrators on pre- and post-award management of externally funded grants and contracts.
  • Responsibilities include advising PIs on proposal submissions, reviewing budgets, counseling on compliance, negotiating award terms, setting up new awards, and managing post-award activities.
  • The Office of Sponsored Programs provides a collaborative, autonomous work environment with a strong emphasis on work/life balance, offering flexible work schedule and location options.

Matching Summary

The Sponsored Program Officer position serves as the institutional business official and central administrative point of contact for faculty principal investigators (PIs) and department/college administrators on pre- and post-award management of externally funded grants and contracts.

Salary

Base: $53,800-$71,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pre-award and post-award management
  • Budget review and approval
  • Compliance considerations
  • Award negotiation and setup
  • Financial compliance and problem resolution
  • Customer service and problem solving

Nice-to-have

  • Work-life balance
  • Peer collaboration
  • Supportive leadership
  • Autonomous work environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 2+ years administrative experience
  • 2+ years customer service experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Work Rights

Not specified

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