Grant Administrator 2, College of Nursing, Office of Research and Scholarship, Hybrid

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to nearly 48,000 students, about 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public 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 $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research.

We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and in all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish.

Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.  

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s vision is “Through creative leveraging of technology, innovation and inclusive excellence, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing will lead and impact the transformation of health care through strategic partnerships.”

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is seeking applicants for a Grant Administrator 2 position.  The selected candidate will use established procedures to engage in day-to day  administration of specialized activities related to grant administration and reports to management, provide recommendation and advice to management or other groups on process related topics and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as university financial and administrative policies. Major duties will include administrative, fiscal, grant, and general duties.

The Grant Administrator 2 position will require grant writing and grant administration. The position is housed in the University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing (CON) within the Office of Research and Scholarship (ORS). The primary duties of the Grant Administrator 2 will include writing selected training, program, and scholarship grants to advance the CON mission and strategic map, assist CON researchers to prepare and submit successful research grants, provide backup support to ORS colleagues for grant submission and reporting for training, program, and scholarship grants prepared by CON administrators, faculty, staff, and students and ensure regulatory compliance of all grants. The Grant Administrator 2 will gain understanding of CON strategic directions and search for funding sources to meet the identified strategic directions.

• Assist faculty, staff, and students with developing, submitting, and administering primarily pre-award federal, state and private research grants, contracts, and external funding sources with particular focus on budgets.
• Implement policies that reflect continuous oversight and review of sponsored project funds to ensure that all financial transactions are in full compliance with university policies and funding agency guidelines.
• Advise faculty and research staff with the financial management of sponsored projects to fulfill project­ related expenditure goals and objectives, subaward issuance. 
• Assist faculty, staff, students, and senior research staff with the proposal creation, preparation and submission process to external agencies. 
• Assist with dissemination of expertise to train future Financial Administrator 1 & 2's in the department/unit to adhere to high standards of compliance with sponsored project requirements and dissemination of knowledge of UC-based financial systems and applications to achieve financial and Human Resource objectives.
• Complete routine work for grant applications including working with CON Administrators to develop, write, edit, and gather supporting documents for college-wide training, program, and scholarship grant proposals.  
• Follow standard principles and systems and use appropriate terminology associated with a particular field of specialization by continuously building on current job knowledge.
• Assist grant PIs to assure compliance with University policies and procedures, sponsor requirements, and relevant laws and regulations in research with human subjects. 
• Provide recommended approaches, expert advice and knowledge on grant development and management to individuals and groups in order to assist them with successful training, program, or scholarship grants for their specific program within the College. 
• Interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution and communicating with external agencies and PIs.

• Evaluate/enhance current practices and efforts to ensure optimal support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
• Participate in strategic planning of all ORS initiatives (pre-award, post-award, quality improvement and compliance).
• Assist faculty, staff, and students with searching for and locating Funding Opportunity Announcements.
• Conduct meetings with program directors (PDs), faculty and staff to identify and prioritize projects to meet the identified needs of a given academic program that are suitable for grant funding.
• Analyze and interpret data collected by the College to inform the development of college-wide training, program and scholarship grant proposals.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

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

• Two (2) years of grant and/or finance-related experience.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative yet flexible work ethic.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proven experience in participating as a team member in a collaborative environment within a diverse workforce.
• Detail oriented ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Identify problems and initiate or recommend remedial action.
• Experience with budget preparation.
• Experience writing successful grant proposals, including proposals to the government agencies.
• A deep understanding of research and education functions and operation principles of a major research university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook as well as Adobe Acrobat.

• 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 $57,000 - $61,000 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.

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

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