Grants Expenses Senior Coordinator

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

4d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Providing back-up support to other advanced members on the Grants Shared Services Center (GSSC) team.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED