Sponsored Research Grant Administrator

Role: Sponsored Research Grant AdministratorLocation: Cincinnati, OH Duration: Direct Hire Salary: Up to $72,000Are you experienced in grant or contract administration and interested in supporting meaningful research initiatives? We are looking for a Sponsored Research Grant Administrator to partner with faculty, staff, and leadership in managing federally, state, and privately funded grants.In this role, you will help guide grants and contracts through the full administration process. You will review funding requirements, support proposal preparation, monitor performance periods, and help ensure projects remain compliant with sponsor guidelines. This is a highly collaborative position with exposure to senior leadership and teams across the organization.What You’ll DoSupport the administration of federal, state, and privately funded grantsReview grants and contracts to understand funding sources, requirements, and periods of performanceHelp coordinate grant proposal development and submissionMonitor grant activity to ensure compliance with sponsor and organizational requirementsNegotiate federal contracts and subcontractsPartner with faculty, staff, leadership, and other internal stakeholdersMaintain accurate documentation and support grant-related reportingWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related fieldAt least 2 years of grant administration, contract administration, or closely related experienceHands-on experience negotiating federal contracts and subcontractsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to interpret grant and contract requirementsProficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelPreferred QualificationsExperience with SAP, Kuali, Grants.gov, or similar state and federal grant systemsExperience supporting sponsored research, higher education, healthcare research, or another research-focused environment