Business Operations Consultant

The Business Operations Consultant at The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) partners with internal and external stakeholders and provides support for daily business operations at the GRC including the fiscal management of departmental resources and external sponsor funds. The Business Operations Consultant serves as an organizational liaison between GRC, College of Medicine, Office of Sponsored Programs, and external sponsors, with a strong understanding of fiscal processes, financial reporting and compliance. This position will work closely with the Finance Director and Director of Partnerships to ensure streamlined award application and pre-award processes. This position will provide oversight to the pre-award process including, but not limited to, budget development, task order standardization and review, contract review, award applications, and grant set-up. This position may serve in lead or supervisory capacity of 1-2 other GRC Business Operations Staff.

Collaborates with GRC Finance members to develop and implement processes to improve organizational performance. Cultivates working relationships with project teams that support efficient fiscal management of sponsor funds and overall GRC business operations. Reviews legal contracts and data use agreements and work with OSU staff as needed to ensure compliance with sponsor, university, and federal guidelines.

Develops fiscal reports utilizing existing knowledge of grants and fiscal processes. May serve as the backup to the Finance Director for Workday support. May propose or formulate guidelines and processes that support efficient business operations and ensure alignment with the GRC mission, vision and its strategic goals.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is required.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of six years of relevant experience in grants or fiscal administration is required, four with a graduate degree. Requires successful completion of a background check. The selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Experience with Workday processes, fiscal reporting, budget development, grants management, review and analysis of contracts, data use agreements, subcontracts and other legal documents is preferred. Considerable knowledge of federal, state and university regulations and policies is preferred.

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Centers mission is to identify, research, and spread innovative practices to improve access to quality healthcare for all Ohioans through partnerships with healthcare, state, and academic leaders. The GRCs current work encompasses critical issues in public health and health services, including family health, behavioral health, Ohio Medicaid membership, management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and health system payment innovation. See more about GRCs project work here: https://grc.osu.edu/Projects

The GRC is a family-friendly workplace that supports in-person and remote-hybrid work arrangements. Our philosophy is to provide staff with the training, mentorship and professional development opportunities needed to meet their professional goals, and to proactively develop GRCs future leadership within the organization.