OSP Support Specialist (Contracts)

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 universitys research projects. OSP functions as a steward of Virginia Techs research portfolio and is responsible for ensuring that all research proposals and projects comply with federal and state laws and regulations the sponsors policies and terms and conditions and university policies and procedures.

The Contracts Support Specialist is an integral part of a dedicated team of professionals working to ensure that obligations for sponsored programs align with federal state university regulations and the sponsors requirements. The Contracts Support Specialist assists faculty and the Office of Sponsored Programs in the preparation of documents and materials that facilitate research agreements and requests including contracts grants subawards and award change requests. The Contracts Support Specialist organizes large volumes of information and works closely with others in the office to deliver consistent results to internal and external stakeholders while also displaying a high level of professionalism and customer service. The Contracts Support Specialist performs effectively and with limited supervision in a fast-moving environment.

Required Qualifications

Experience and/or coursework in accounting accounting information systems auditing business management finance or research administration.

Demonstrated professional-level administrative support and/or customer service experience.

Strong computer skills including word processing spreadsheet applications and email clients.

Strong work ethic attention to detail good communication skills and ability to work both individually and as a team member.

Demonstrated attention to detail analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to notice and correct errors and inconsistencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in handling complex and confidential material.

Demonstrated experience in and/or familiarity with state and federal regulations and guidelines related to research administration.

Knowledge of university administrative and/or accounting practices and procedures.

Ability to synthesize and interpret applicable federal state corporate university or private regulations or comparable legal/regulatory program experience to ensure compliance.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$22-$25/hourly commensurate with experience

Hours per week

Up to 29 hours/week can vary based on schedule

Review Date

August 18 2026

Additional Information

This is a part-time position and not eligible for state benefits.

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.

We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch 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.