[Remote] Training Grant Specialist - COM Office of Research

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Ohio State University is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Training Grant Specialist to join the Office of Research. This role is critical in supporting the administration of federally funded institutional training grants, focusing on NIH National Research Service Awards, and involves maintaining trainee data, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with faculty and staff. Responsibilities • Coordinate the preparation and renewal of institutional training grants in collaboration with the Grants Management Office, training program directors/principal investigators (PD/PIs) • Serve as a liaison between principal investigators, departmental staff, and institutional grants offices. • Maintain centralized records of current and past trainees (up to 15 years post-training), including mentor names, training dates, research topics, funding sources, degrees earned, employment outcomes, and career types. • Track and manage trainee publications • Generate NIH Data Tables for grant proposals and reports • Collaborate with departments to define trainee-related terms and standardize data collection processes • Develop and implement centralized systems for tracking trainee applications, appointments, and outcomes • Provide reports and recommendations to institutional leadership based on data analysis • Stay current with NIH policies and institutional requirements related to training grants and data reporting. • Ensure IRB/IACUC protocols are current and compliant. • Attend training sessions and monitor NIH updates to remain informed of changes in policy and reporting requirements. • Coordinate with Grants Management Office, Office of Sponsored Programs, and other institutional units. • Assist with audits and site visits as needed. • Provide guidance and training to faculty and staff on NIH training grant requirements. • Support trainees with onboarding, stipend processing, and documentation. • Collaborate with institutional offices (e.g., Sponsored Programs, Graduate School) to streamline processes. • Develop and implement tools and templates to improve grant management efficiency. • Recommend enhancements to data tracking systems and reporting workflows. Skills • Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, science, or related field. • 4 years of relevant experience. • Familiarity with NIH National Research Service Awards (NRSA) • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and NIH systems (eRA Commons, xTrain, xTract). • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Pre and post award grant experience preferred • Demonstrated strong analytical skills, initiative & strategic thinking is required • Evidence of problem-solving skills and critical thinking is required • Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills is required • Willingness to work independently as well as collaboratively is required • The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously is required Company Overview • The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.osu.edu/. Company H1B Sponsorship • The Ohio State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 240 in 2025, 301 in 2024, 244 in 2023, 152 in 2022, 111 in 2021, 125 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.