Grants Manager A/B (Department of Neurology)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

9d•$65,628 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Research Operations, this role provides post-award administrative and financial support to assigned faculty and staff within the Department of Neurology. The position involves preparing monthly financial reports to monitor expenses and payroll, serving as a financial planner using multi-year projections to ensure the health of research programs, and acting as a liaison with central departments to facilitate faculty and departmental needs regarding research and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required (GM-A).
Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required (GM-B).

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of all transactions on sponsored project funding (Payroll, purchasing, cores, etc).
Ensure compliance with sponsor and University guidelines.
Review for wayward transactions and other errors.
Provide monthly/bi-monthly financial reports to all assigned faculty.
Ensure compliance with Department/PSOM/University policy.
Ensure timely completion of all reporting requirements for assigned awards, including progress reports and financial reports.
Manage research staff and faculty payroll records.
Ensure effort is allocated appropriately and follows sponsor regulations.
Review regularly with faculty so financial projections are accurate.
Semi-annual effort report completion.
Ensure research staff have appropriate knowledge base for purchasing on sponsored projects.
Educate faculty on award compliance.
Train Grants Coordinator, Financial Coordinators as needed.
Ensure FCOI compliance for all sponsored projects.
Work with faculty to ensure processed efficiently and complete full award setup including budget entry, salary allocations, core access, etc.
Represent the department in interactions with University, School and external agencies regarding sponsored project administration and finance.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Provide training and oversight to Grants Coordinators (Grants Manager B only).
Responsible for complex funding mechanisms (Grants Manager B only).
Provide insight on policy and procedure updates/changes/implementation (Grants Manager B only).
Serve on School committees as needed (Grants Manager B only).

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits for employees and their families
Tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
Wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
Substantial amount of time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services
Flexible work options
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
Adoption Assistance