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Research Administration Specialist I Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Research Administration Specialist I

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 1/24/2026 - Expires: 2/23/2026

Job ID: 293123180

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Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Customer Service: Actively manage strong working relationships with divisions, faculty, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify and understand customer needs and expectations and meet them.

* Proposal Development: Supports faculty in the development of sponsored program proposals and related documents. Interprets sponsor guidelines, compiles required documents and attachments, and prepares sponsored program budgets under supervision. Ensures accurate documentation and timely submission to Sponsored Research Services, following established procedures.

* Budget Development: Develop sponsored program budgets by gathering and organizing expenditure data such as salaries, fringe benefits, and supplies. Supports senior staff in calculating basic budget components and ensures alignment with sponsor guidelines under supervision. Collaborates with faculty to confirm feasibility and completeness of budget details.

* Compliance: Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and institutional policies. Supports senior staff in verifying proposal accuracy and completeness, and ensures required documentation is compiled for submission. Follows established business processes and guidelines to help facilitate timely and accurate submission to Sponsored Research Services.

* Portfolio Management: Effectively manage a portfolio of divisions

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field

* 0-2 years in research administration or a related job discipline

* Proficient with Microsoft Offiice tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and adaptability. Effective written and communication skills. Basic understanding of sponsor portals (e.g. Grants.gov, eRACommons).

Primary Location
Remote

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Sponsored Programs

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$56,846.40 - $72,488.00

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

* Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

* Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding

* Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

* One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune

* Consistently certified as great place to work

* A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability

* Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
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Licenses / Certifications:
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Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 4

Workplace Documentation: 4