College of Arts and Sciences, Research Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $117K 💻 Operations 🗓️ March 18th, 2026

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Ohio University is hiring a College of Arts and Sciences, Research Operations Manager. The manager oversees post-award research operations, providing strategic leadership in financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and staff supervision to support the college's research mission and ensure alignment with institutional requirements.

Highlights

Leads administration of externally funded research and post-award operations in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Manages financial planning, budget reporting, and expenditure review to ensure compliance and efficient resource allocation.
Supervises a medium-sized team, including direct oversight of at least 2 full-time employees or supervisors.
Acts as a senior advisor to college leadership and principal investigators on sponsored research administration.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years professional experience, and 3+ years supervisory experience; Master’s degree and experience with enterprise financial or research administration systems preferred.
Proficient in enterprise financial or research administration systems (preferred); extensive desktop computer use.
Offers a salary range of $68,299 to $92,205, commensurate with experience; comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, tuition waiver, and paid leave.
Position level: M2, exempt full-time, administrative at-will appointment with a 12-month schedule.
Position supports operational plans aligned with broader institutional goals and facilitates communication across university leadership.
Hybrid work arrangement possible with up to one remote day per week; on-site presence expected to lead and support operations effectively.