Sponsored Program Officer

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Serve as the institutional business official and central administrative point of contact for faculty principal investigators and department/college administrators on pre- and post-award management of externally funded grants and contracts.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,700 - $77,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre- and post-award management of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor guidelines. Proficient in budget preparation, financial management, and effective communication with principal investigators and administrative staff.

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Grant ManagementBudget PreparationCompliance CounselingCustomer ServiceProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementProposal SubmissionCost AnalysisContract NegotiationAward Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookGrants Management System

Industry Keywords

Pre-Award ManagementPost-Award ManagementComplianceProcurementAccounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the institutional business official and central administrative point of contact for faculty principal investigators and department/college administrators on pre- and post-award management of externally funded grants and contracts.
Advise principal investigators on proposal submissions to sponsoring agencies.
Prepare, review, and approve budgets according to University and sponsor guidelines.
Counsel principal investigators on compliance considerations, including human subjects, animal protocols, conflict of interest, and export controls.
Ensure proposals conform to RFP, sponsor, and University requirements and provide institutional approval for timely submission.
Review and negotiate agreements and award terms with external sponsors.
Enter new award information and administrative and financial requirements into the grants management system.
Communicate award information and grant account numbers to principal investigators and administrative staff.
Prepare, issue, and negotiate subaward agreements and review consultant agreements.
Approve expenditures and troubleshoot, research, and communicate on post-award matters.
Review monthly grant account reports for allowable costs, cost share requirements, deficits, and closeout.
Coordinate with purchasing and accounts payable on expense approvals.
Serve as business official and sponsor point of contact for prior approval requests.
Monitor and coordinate required technical and financial deliverables.
Analyze and resolve financial compliance and funding discrepancies.
Serve on committees and build constituent relationships through principal investigator visits and outreach activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of administrative experience in a professional business capacity working in information management, compliance with policies and procedures, procurement, accounting, and/or financial management.
Two years of customer service and problem-solving experience.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
A resume and cover letter are required at the time of application.
Reliable internet access and home office furnishings if duties are undertaken remotely.
Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
Work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership.
Flexible work schedule and location options, including remote work aligned with U.S. Eastern Time Zone.
Periodic in-person work events during the year.
University-configured equipment and supportive technology tools.
Robust training program including an assigned job coach who provides mentoring and guidance throughout the training period.