College of Arts and Sciences, Research Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $117K 💻 Operations 🗓️ April 1st, 2026

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Ohio University is hiring a College of Arts and Sciences, Research Operations Manager responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of externally funded research administration. The role manages post-award operations including financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and staff leadership while advising college leadership and principal investigators to support the research mission through efficient systems and sound financial management.

Highlights

Lead administration and post-award operations of externally funded research in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Provide strategic financial planning, budget preparation, and expenditure review to ensure compliance and alignment with sponsor and institutional requirements.
Manage a medium-sized team with direct supervisory responsibilities over at least 2 full-time employees or supervisors.
Develop operational policies and serve as a senior advisor on sponsored research administration for college leadership and principal investigators.
Ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and strong internal controls.
Requires Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years related professional experience, including 3+ years supervisory experience.
Master’s degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or related field preferred.
Experience with enterprise financial or research administration systems preferred.
Approved hiring salary range is $68,299 to $92,205, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition waiver, paid holidays, and more.
Position supports hybrid or fully remote work arrangements depending on candidate qualifications and university policies.