Research Administrator II - Grants and Contracts

The University of Cincinnati seeks a Sponsored Research Administrator II - Grants and Contracts to support faculty and research teams in managing sponsored projects. This role oversees pre- and post-award activities, including proposal preparation, budget development, award setup, and financial monitoring. The administrator ensures compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and UC policies while serving as a key liaison among investigators, central offices, and sponsors.

Join a student-centered, research-driven institution and contribute to impactful scholarship and community partnerships in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre- and post-award administration for sponsored research projects.
• Develop, review, and reconcile grant and contract budgets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university regulations.
• Prepare and review proposal documents and submissions.
• Monitor expenditures and track award spending against budgets.
• Assist with contract terms review in collaboration with central offices.
• Maintain accurate records in research administration systems.
• Advise faculty and staff on sponsor requirements and internal policies.
• Prepare financial and compliance reports for sponsors and leadership.
• Collaborate with campus partners to resolve grant and contract issues.

Required Skills

• Grant administration
• Research administration systems (e.g., Cayuse, Coeus, Kuali)
• Budget development
• Post-award financial management
• Federal and sponsor regulations (OMB Uniform Guidance)
• Proposal review and submission
• Compliance monitoring
• Data analysis and reporting
• Contract review support
• Microsoft Excel/Office Suite