Grants Manager A/B (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Business Office)
About The Position
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Grant Manager to join the Research Business Office in support of the research activities of PLM’s Principal Investigators. Under limited supervision, this position will manage the sponsored program funds from pre-award through post-award while working with Principal Investigators on proposal development, budget development and related pre-award requirements and submission for a diverse sponsor portfolio. The individual will also manage the post-award processes including monitoring and review of all charges, reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of monthly financial reports for Principal Investigators. Consults with research faculty in the preparation of sponsored project budget and proposals; review proposals for compliance with sponsor and University policies and ensure Regulatory Affairs requirements are satisfied and that Conflict of Interest statements are submitted when required. Provides full accounting services, reconciling budgets, processing payroll, financial reporting; monitors grant expenditures for compliance with sponsor regulations and guidelines. This position has a dotted line reporting to the Office of Research Support Services. The primary purpose of this role is to support the research activities of assigned Principle Investigators. Under limited supervision, this position will manage the sponsored program funds from pre-award through post-award while working with Principal Investigators on proposal development, budget development, and related pre-award requirements and submission for a diverse sponsor portfolio. The individual will also manage the post-award processes including monitoring and review of all charges, reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of monthly financial reports for Principal Investigators. Consult with research faculty in the preparation of sponsored project budget and proposals; review proposals for compliance with sponsor and University policies and ensure Regulatory Affairs requirements are satisfied and that Conflict-of-Interest statements are submitted when required. Provides full accounting services, reconciling budgets, processing payroll, and financial reporting, monitors grant expenditures for compliance with sponsor regulations and guidelines. Position contingent upon continued funding. The Grants Manager A will oversee and manage all aspects of the post award process for all sponsored program activities for a $10-15 million dollar portfolio. Provide input with regard to policies and help implement them. Create salary grids and assist with Effort Reporting. The Grants Manager B will oversee a more complex portfolio with large programmatic grants and institutional training grants, managing all aspects of the post award process for all sponsored program activities for a $15-25 million dollar portfolio. Function as a resource for other grants staff to help them interpret policies and significantly contribute to departmental policy creation and implementation. Create salary grids and assist with Effort Reporting. Assist Directors with annual budget process. Some management of grant coordinator tasks required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Grants Manager A.
- Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Grants Manager B.
Responsibilities
- Manage the sponsored program funds from pre-award through post-award.
- Work with Principal Investigators on proposal development and budget development.
- Manage post-award processes including monitoring and review of all charges, reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of monthly financial reports.
- Consult with research faculty in the preparation of sponsored project budget and proposals.
- Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and University policies.
- Ensure Regulatory Affairs requirements are satisfied.
- Ensure Conflict of Interest statements are submitted when required.
- Provide full accounting services, reconciling budgets, processing payroll, and financial reporting.
- Monitor grant expenditures for compliance with sponsor regulations and guidelines.
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the post award process for all sponsored program activities.
- Provide input with regard to policies and help implement them.
- Create salary grids and assist with Effort Reporting.
- Function as a resource for other grants staff to help them interpret policies.
- Significantly contribute to departmental policy creation and implementation.
- Assist Directors with annual budget process.
- Manage grant coordinator tasks.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare
- 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
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- 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 as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and Special Services
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
