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Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati, OH · Posted September 1, 2026

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Primary Location Burnet Campus Department Sponsored Programs Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range $56,846.40 - $72,488.00 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

External Funding- Provide support for activities associated with external funded projects, including development and maintenance of grant budgets and expense tracking. Interact with various program managers and principal investigators, as well as outside funding agencies, to achieve maximum reimbursement of program costs, and successfully satisfy reporting requirements of outside funding agencies.

Procurement and Operations- Coordinate purchasing activities, supporting acquisition and allocation of resources. Participate in space planning. Provide support for business processes to ensure effective and efficient operations. Identify opportunities for improving processes. Resolve issues directly or in consultation with Director. Initiate departmental financial transactions with approval.

Systems and Technology- Ensure accuracy of data recording and tracking in applicable clinical, human resource, financial and supply chain systems as delegated. Ensure reporting meets division/department decision making needs. Project Support - Provide support for completion of projects and business plans, including research, data collection and analysis. Summarize recommendations and conclusions. Academic/Faculty - Provide support for the management of academic/faculty affairs and the meeting of compliance requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance

0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

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 a  top 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's  America’s Most Innovative Companies  as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer  as noted by the  National Organization on Disability

Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the  American 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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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability