Financial & Grants Administrator, UC Systems Development & Improvement Center, Hybrid/Remote

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You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

The CECH Systems Development & Improvement (SDI) Center in Columbus, Ohio fosters the development, implementation, and evaluation of PK20 education research and demonstration efforts that improve opportunities to learn for children and youth, their families, and the professionals who support them. At the core of many Center activities is a commitment to advocacy on behalf of all children, as well as partnerships - with school districts, with professional associations, with institutions of higher education, with regional providers, with the state - that improve conditions and outcomes for students with disabilities and other marginalized groups of learners (e.g., learners who are economically disadvantaged, learners at risk of school failure for a variety of reasons, etc.).

The SDI Center in Columbus, Ohio is seeking to hire two Financial and Grant Administrators to manage project budgets, fiscal reports and records for over $8 million in external funding each year. You will manage processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for specific center projects.

As a Financial and Grants Administrator, you must be customer service oriented, a self-starter, well organized and have the ability to complete work independently, as well as assist others and work as a team when needed to thrive in this position.

These positions have the potential for a hybrid or 100% Remote work schedule in accordance with UC Policies. Funding for these positions are based upon the availability of external funds.

• Coordinate and monitor fiscal administrative duties.
• Assist in the development of unit policies and procedures.
• Monitor the financial status of unit programs and other budget allocations.
• Implement policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare reports.
• May coordinate personnel functions for an operating unit at less than 25% of duties.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related work.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Two (2) years of finance or accounting experience.

• Experience working with internal and external customers and partners.
• Experience working with grants and contracts.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions).
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Meticulous documentation skills.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $50,000 to $58,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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