Supervisor, Grants Compliance

Position Overview

Supervisor, Grants Compliance

Department: ERIK | Office of Sponsored Programs Administration

Location:

Mount Hall (0311), Ohio State University
Position Type:
Regular

Schedule:

40 hours per week, First Shift

• Manage day‑to‑day operations and activities for the assigned team.
• Approve travel transactions for the team and provide backup support to procurement and expense teams.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervision of team members; answer questions, resolve problems, and oversee quality compliance.
• Conduct performance reviews, coordinate cross‑training, workload distribution, and backup with other team leads.
• Serve as subject matter and policy expert for transactions processed by the team and advise faculty and staff on policy interpretation.
• Develop work guidelines and procedures; continuously review processes and recommend improvements.
• Ensure the team meets performance, quality, and compliance standards under university policies, state and federal laws, and sponsor requirements.
• Maintain or exceed agreed‑upon service levels and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in determining staffing needs and making hiring decisions for the team.
• Gather statistics, monitor performance, perform productivity reporting, and analyze efficiency and quality.
• Keep management updated on team performance and coordinate with other supervisors to align best practices.

• Capable of multi‑tasking and problem‐solving.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and decide appropriate steps for resolution and follow‑through.
• Guides less experienced staff in solving complex issues; demonstrates solid judgment and discretion.
• Superior time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including public speaking, training, and report generation.
• Understanding of the importance of exceptional customer service.
• Promotes a culture of work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership.
• Effectively and independently manages projects and/or work groups.
• View the bigger picture, examine practices, and implement improvements.
• Expertise in federal or private agency sponsors, contract/grant regulations, and university policy.
• In‑depth knowledge of performance metrics.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Forward‑thinking and embraces change with honesty, integrity, and empathy.
• Decision‑making skills, accountability, and delegation.
• Addresses issues directly and proactively with conviction and confidence.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with electronic research tools and financial management systems.
• Extensive experience in research administration at a university setting.

• Master’s degree.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• CRA, CFRA, CPSM or other related certification.
• Training in leadership, process improvement, or similar areas.
• Proven work experience as a team leader or supervisor.

• Resume (required).
• Cover letter (desired).

Salary will be based on multiple factors including internal equity, unit budget, and qualifications.

Ohio State will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Remote work is available; residency in Ohio strongly desired.

Final candidates are subject to a successful background check; a drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.