Sponsored Program Officer
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Department:
ERIK | Office of Sponsored Programs Administration
The Sponsored Program Officer (SPO) 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 from federal, for-profit, non-profit, and local agency sponsors.
Sponsored Program Officers are responsible for the following:
A successful SPO has the ability to perform the following essential skills and competencies:
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
At least two (2) years of administrative experience in a professional business capacity working in information management, compliance with policies and procedures, procurement, accounting, and/or financial management. At least two (2) years of customer service and problem-solving experience. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Desired Experience & Qualifications:
At least one year of experience and knowledge of federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, and University policy. Experience with electronic research tools and systems. Demonstrated experience developing budgets and/or analyzing financial data.
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: https://research.osu.edu/about-us/administration-and-units/office-sponsored-programs.
OSP provides a collaborative, autonomous work environment with a strong emphasis on work/life balance. Employees are provided several flexible work schedule and location options, including an option for remote with expectation of travel to the office. All staff are expected to attend certain in-person work events during the year, regardless of work schedule and location. All employees are provided University-configured equipment and supportive technology tools. Employees will be required to provide reliable internet access and home office furnishings if they opt for part or all of their duties to be undertaken remotely.
To maximize staff success, OSP provides a robust training program including an assigned job coach who provides mentoring and guidance throughout the training period. New SPOs will be assigned a constituency following the focused training period.
The Ohio State University offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options. Explore https://hr.osu.edu/careers/ for more information.
We strongly encourage that applicants submit both a resume and a cover letter. The Target Hiring Range for this position is $53,800 -60,000. Multiple positions available.
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The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.
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