Proposal Coordinator Jobs in Ohio
Proposal Coordinator jobs in Ohio are open across Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland and other Ohio metros, with employers like Medpace, DLR, and First Student hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Serves as primary contact with the sponsor to clarify proposal guidelines and funding priorities and to assess submission deadlines.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Serves as primary contact with the sponsor to clarify proposal guidelines and funding priorities and to assess submission deadlines.
- Liaises with the Office of Compliance, Office of Technology Transfer Commercialization, Legal Services, Human Resources, Research Finance, other Research Institute departments and centers; Division Chiefs, Center Directors and hospital administrators and others as necessary to support the proposal development and submission.
- Ensures adherence to institutional policies and sponsor guidelines for funding applications and performs final administrative review of proposal submissions.
- Reviews proposals for accuracy, compliance and completeness as prescribed in the funding announcement and sponsor guidelines. Finalizes proposal application and works with stakeholders to attain final approval before submission. Validates and submits final application and communicates submission to proposal team. Reviews and submits JIT information to sponsor.
- Reviews proposal budget and budget justification for accuracy against proposed work on proposal. Reviews high-risk elements above risk threshold for Subawards and communicates with Research Finance as needed.
- Maintains a high level of professional knowledge through self-study, research, participation in professional development, and attendance at webinars and conferences.
- Disseminates information on changes with NIH and other sponsors guidelines, forms, requirements, regulations, etc. to customers.
- Active member of the administrative research support team, facilitates meetings as needed to effectively oversee compliance with institutional, local, state, federal and other sponsor requirements and regulations.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience, required.
Experience:
- Three years of related experience, required.
- Experience in research administration, accounting, or equivalent experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking
FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Proposal Coordinator Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Medpace6

- DLR1

- First Student1

- Nationwide Children's Hospital1

- ms consultants1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Science & Research3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in proposal coordinator jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, business, or a related field
- Experience coordinating multi-section proposal documents against federal or commercial RFP requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint for document management and formatting
- Familiarity with proposal management software such as Loopio, RFPIO, or Qvidian
- Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to compliance and style guide adherence
- Ability to manage concurrent deadlines across multiple contributors in a fast-paced environment
Proposal Coordinator Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How many proposal coordinator jobs are there in Ohio?
There are 10+ proposal coordinator openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.
How much do proposal coordinators make in Ohio?
Proposal coordinators in Ohio earn a median of about $95,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,280 for the lowest 10% to over $160,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Ohio cities have the most proposal coordinator jobs?
Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland have the most proposal coordinator openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire proposal coordinators in Ohio?
Employers hiring proposal coordinators in Ohio include Medpace, DLR, and First Student, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote proposal coordinator jobs in Ohio?
Yes. About 20% of proposal coordinator openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.
How do I apply for proposal coordinator jobs in Ohio?
You can apply to proposal coordinator jobs in Ohio directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Ohio location, then apply to each one that fits.
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