What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSP Support Specialist - Sponsored Agreements position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech. OSP provides a comprehensive array of administrative support services to the university to help faculty and staff obtain and manage grants and contracts from external sponsors who provide the funding for the university's research projects. OSP functions as a steward of Virginia Tech's research portfolio and is responsible for ensuring that all research proposals and projects comply with federal and state laws and regulations, the sponsor's policies and terms and conditions and university policies and procedures.
Specifically, this wage position will serve as part of the Grant/Contract Management Team, which is responsible for the programmatic, non-financial management of awarded sponsored research projects encompassing project management, contract modifications, and closeouts.
The position will be assigned tasks involving
Required Qualifications
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
starting at $21.60 per hour, based on experience
Hours per week
up to 29 hours/week, can vary based on schedule
Review Date
April 30, 2026
Additional Information
We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
Position is hybrid with a weekly on-campus presence, and will require the completion of a telework agreement in accordance with Policy 4325, Alternative Work Site and Telework Policy. The hybrid work schedule will be confirmed following an on-site training period.
This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Renee VanDyke at revandyke@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech. OSP provides a comprehensive array of administrative support services to the university to help faculty and staff obtain and manage grants and contracts from external sponsors who provide the funding for the university's research projects. OSP functions as a steward of Virginia Tech's research portfolio and is responsible for ensuring that all research proposals and projects comply with federal and state laws and regulations, the sponsor's policies and terms and conditions and university policies and procedures.
Specifically, this wage position will serve as part of the Grant/Contract Management Team, which is responsible for the programmatic, non-financial management of awarded sponsored research projects encompassing project management, contract modifications, and closeouts.
The position will be assigned tasks involving
- Monitoring/managing email inboxes,
- Logging incoming invoices on the tracking spreadsheet,
- Reviewing/organizing monthly reports and sending out email notifications to departments,
- Assisting with project closeout; final reporting, financial reconciliation, and termination of project accounts in the financial system
- Preparation of accounting journal entries,
- Completing calculations of indirect/overhead,
- Other assignments as needed
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience and/or coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, or bookkeeping.
- Demonstrated experience using office software suites such as spreadsheets, calendaring/email, and word processing.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, good communication skills, and ability to work both individually and as a team member.
- Demonstrated experience with federal and non-federal grants and/or contract regulations.
- Project management and/or billing and reporting experience.
- Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
- Associate's degree or equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
starting at $21.60 per hour, based on experience
Hours per week
up to 29 hours/week, can vary based on schedule
Review Date
April 30, 2026
Additional Information
We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
Position is hybrid with a weekly on-campus presence, and will require the completion of a telework agreement in accordance with Policy 4325, Alternative Work Site and Telework Policy. The hybrid work schedule will be confirmed following an on-site training period.
This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Renee VanDyke at revandyke@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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