Education Program Specialist 3 – CTSI

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Support administration, coordination, and evaluation of CTSI Investigator Career Development programs .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOhio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating educational workshops, managing training programs, and ensuring compliance with NIH and university requirements. Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting to support career development initiatives and program effectiveness.

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Educational Workshop CoordinationNIH Grant AdministrationData Collection And AnalysisDatabase ManagementExperience With Flight Tracker

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationSurvey MaintenanceTrainee Progress MonitoringCareer Development InitiativesGrant Writing Workshops

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Flight TrackerSmartsheetNIH xTrain

Industry Keywords

CTSI ProgramsOSU HR RequirementsTrainee/Scholar AppointmentsProgram MilestonesInstitutional Training Grants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support administration, coordination, and evaluation of CTSI Investigator Career Development programs
Coordinate scheduling and promotion of educational series, workshops, seminars, mentoring workshops, career dinners, grant-writing workshops, office hours, meetings, and events
Support externship initiatives and career development opportunities
Develop and maintain training and program communication resources, including video libraries and online modules
Assist with NIH and institutional training grant administration
Coordinate and monitor trainee/scholar appointments, OSU HR requirements, and NIH xTrain submissions
Ensure compliance with NIH and university reporting requirements
Maintain surveys and conduct pre- and post-program assessments, mentoring surveys, and annual evaluations
Coordinate, collect, and monitor trainee/scholar progress through IDPs, mentoring plans, and program milestones
Collect, analyze, and report data for internal stakeholders, NIH progress reports, and institutional updates
Use Flight Tracker to monitor career trajectories and program outcomes
Establish and manage a database tracking junior faculty outcomes and benchmark results against national data
Support project plans and maintain Smartsheet with accurate grant and project status
Collaborate with the Associate Director and CTSI evaluation team to assess and enhance program effectiveness
Identify opportunities for new initiatives and process improvements
Assist with promotional activities for CTSI education and training programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
4 years of relevant experience required
4–8 years of relevant experience preferred
Advanced degree in a relevant field is desirable
Successful completion of a background check required for final candidates
Drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process
Ability to coordinate educational workshops, training opportunities, and career development initiatives
Experience with NIH and institutional training grant administration
Knowledge of OSU HR requirements and NIH xTrain submissions
Ability to maintain surveys, conduct assessments, and coordinate trainee/scholar progress updates
Ability to collect, analyze, and report program data
Experience using tools such as Flight Tracker and Smartsheet
Ability to establish and manage databases tracking junior faculty outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular position
First shift
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment, including veterans and disability