Sponsored Program Officer

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, USA
$53,800-$71,000 py
Fully remote
Pre-award and post-award grant management
Budget preparation and review
Sponsor and university guideline compliance
The Sponsored Program Officer serves as the institutional business official and central administrative point of contact for faculty principal investigators and department/college administrators on pre- and post-award management of externally funded grants and contracts

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

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

Salary

$53,800-$71,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pre-award and post-award grant management
  • Budget preparation and review
  • Sponsor and university guideline compliance
  • Negotiate award terms and conditions
  • Financial compliance and problem resolution
  • Customer service and problem-solving

Nice-to-have

  • Work-life balance and collaboration
  • Flexible work schedule and location
  • Autonomous and team-oriented work
  • Adaptable in high-volume environment

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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